The Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC) carries out research from space (and with some terrestrial instruments) into the cosmos, including studies of the Earth. Its aim is to increase basic human knowledge and develop new technologies that put Catalonia at the cutting edge of international research. An additional, and no less important, function is its role in transmitting this knowledge to both specialist audiences and the general public.
Its lines of research focus on earth sciences, astrophysics and cosmology, fundamental physics and astrodynamics.
The IEEC is structured as a confederation of four institutes: the Institute of Space Sciences (CSIC), the Institute of Cosmos Sciences (ICC-UB), the Aeronautics and Space Research Center (CRAE-UPC) and the Special Space Research Centre (UAB).
