Russian Space Research Institute

The Russian Space Research Institute is a scientific facility in Moscow that designs and builds instruments sent into space for exploration missions. The researchers here study planets, stars, and the Sun using equipment developed and tested within the organization's laboratories.

The facility was founded in 1965 through a Soviet decree and grew into a major center for space research. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, it became part of the Russian Academy of Sciences and has continued its scientific work to the present day.

The Institute received the Order of Lenin in 1986 for its contributions to national space science through the VEGA mission studying Venus.

This is primarily a research facility designed for professionals rather than general visitors. Information about any possible tours or visits should be requested directly from the institution in advance.

The facility operates a data processing center that manages observations from a telescope in Turkey, which it shares with Turkish universities. This international partnership shows how scientific collaboration works across political boundaries.

Location: Moscow

Inception: May 15, 1965

Website: http://iki.rssi.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.65556,37.53278

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:49