The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) is Spain’s largest public research institution and the third largest in Europe. Its primary goal is to advance scientific and technological progress through research and collaboration nationally and internationally.
CSIC is pivotal in shaping scientific and technological policy, covering a wide spectrum from basic research to knowledge transfer to industry. Its numerous centers and institutes, spread across all autonomous regions, drive its research activities. CSIC employs 6% of Spain’s research and development workforce, contributing to approximately 20% of the country’s scientific output.
CSIC manages key facilities, including specialized libraries and joint research units. Its recent research includes the Temperature and Winds for InSight (TWINS) module, a component of NASA’s InSight Mars lander. TWINS aims to monitor weather conditions at the Mars landing site following a successful November 26, 2018 landing.
