The Space Research Institute (Institut für Weltraumforschung, IWF) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (AAS) has three departments. It is directed jointly by the Research Directors of the three departments. At present, Prof. Wolfgang Baumjohann serves as Managing Director.

	Managing Director Prof. Wolfgang Baumjohann
	Deputy Directors Prof. Helmut O. Rucker Prof. Hans Sünkel
	Department of Experimental Space Research Research Director  Prof. Wolfgang Baumjohann		Department of Extraterrestrial Physics Research Director Prof. Helmut O. Rucker		Department of Satellite Geodesy Research Director Prof. Hans Sünkel