Cosmic Research publishes scientific papers covering all subjects of space science and technology including the following: ballistics flight dynamics of the Earth's artificial satellites and automatic interplanetary stations; problems of transatmospheric descent; design and structure of spacecraft and scientific research instrumentation; life support systems and radiation safety of manned spacecrafts; exploration of the Earth from space; exploration of near space; exploration of the Sun planets secondary planets and interplanetary medium; exploration of stars nebulae interstellar medium galaxies and quasars from spacecrafts; and various astrophysical problems related to space exploration. A chronicle of scientific events and other notices concerning the main topics of the Journal is also presented. Please also check http://www.maik.ru/