Research at GCTC

Main research directions at the GCTC are:

  • Development of selection system and professional training of cosmonauts.

  • Development and improvement of medical supply system, training system, post-flight rehabilitation, and medical monitoring of cosmonauts’ health.

  • Investigation of manned vehicle crew capabilities to solve special-purpose tasks in space.

  • Investigations of manned vehicle crew safety.

  • Investigations of validity of both the development trends and scientific and technical support for designing manned vehicles and their onboard systems.

  • Designing and development of simulators, educational laboratories, testing, and research facilities of the GCTC.