S.L. 327.495 Art. 5Objectives and functions.

The aims of the Institute shall be:

(a) to promote and organise multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research, development and services in the fields of space science and astronomy;

(b) to organise and run training programmes, study-units, certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate courses as well as public lectures and professional courses related to astronomy, informatics, cosmology, space technology, in collaboration with other University institutions, as necessary;

(c) to collaborate with other University institutions and with governmental and non-governmental organisations in projects and services of mutual benefit and interest;

(d) to network and liaise with centres and organisations related to astronomy, cosmology and associated ground-based and spaced-based technologies, both local and overseas; and

(e) to serve as a resource Institute and offer consultative services in the field of space science to stakeholders, such as space technology contractors and policy makers.