The Romanian space Agency (ROSA) is the focal point for all space-related activities within Romania. Within its umbrella, some 40 research and higher education organisations carry out work on the peaceful applications of space technology.

Dorin Prunariu, President of ROSA, was Romania’s first cosmonaut. He flew on Soyuz 40 in 1981.  It is fitting that he now heads the national space programme.

During 1996 and 1997, Romanian scientists flew experiments on the S4-Interball satellite and also on the Priroda mission. These included experiments on microgravity and thermal elasticity. Currently, work is being directed towards the use of small satellite missions for earth observation and communications.

In 1993, ROSA signed a collaborative agreement with ESA (the European Space Agency) and this is likely to result in Romania becoming part of the PRODEX programme.

Of local interest is the fact that ROSA will be creating a library of remote sensed imagery which is available for Romania. This will become a valuable asset for environmental research and scientific studies.

For further information, please contact -

Dumitru Dorin Prunariu
President & General Director
Romanian Space Agency
Str. Mendeleev 21-25
70168 Bucharest
Romania

Tel:       +40 (0)1 6504222
Fax:      +40 (0)1 3128804
e-mail:   prunariu@dnt.ro
Web:     http://www.rosa.ro/