ISP is distinguished by interdisciplinary approach to the problems and program-to-goal method of working.

ISP is based on initiative studies of specialists of governmental bodies, scientific institutes, design bureaus and industrial enterprises.

ISP is a free association of creative groups and experts in the domain of cosmonautics.

The main directions of activities:

• researching in aerospace education and culture;
• monitoring information flows on space related matters;
• estimating demand for space techniques and technologies;
• investigating managerial aspects of space activities, tendencies of space science and industry development;
• analyzing economic trends in cosmonautics;
• elaborating legal problems of space activities;
• studying history of astronautics and related branches of science and technology