Space Research and Technology Agency

The Institute for Space Research and Technology, abbreviated as ISRT, but also known as the Space Office, is a Brunante research government agency. The institute promotes and coordinates Brunanter space-related activities, both national programs and European Space Agency programs. It is not a full-fledged space agency, but a governmental research organisation.

The ISRT is based in Dortmund.

History
Founded in the early 1980s, the ISRT was part of the Brunant Polytechnic School as many of the college's teachers were aerospace engineers. In 1993, the government officially created a space research institute with the help of the technical school. Since then, the ISRT has been monitored and financed by the Department of Transport and Communications, but it still works closely with the Polytechnic School.

Purposes
The ISRT administers and coordinates Brunant's space program. It represents Brunant in the European Space Agency (ESA) and works closely with other national space agencies and organisations for several satellite programs. The institute also promotes space exploration and contributes to the growth of the space-related high-tech industry. To achieve her goals and aims, the organisation works closely with the Brunant Polytechnic School, the Armed Forces and private companies.

The ISRT has some full time employees, but most of its staff members are also connected to private companies or colleges and schools.