The Center for Research and Technology Development in Ecuador is an autonomous center for research and

technology development Research and development (R&D or R+D), known in Europe as research and technological development (RTD), is the set of innovative activities undertaken by corporations or governments in developing new services or products, and improving exist ...

in Ecuador. It is funded by Senecyt. The main works are on the chemical, biological, medical,

robotics Robotics is an interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering. Robotics involves design, construction, operation, and use of robots. The goal of robotics is to design machines that can help and assist humans. Robotics integrat ...

astronomy Astronomy () is a natural science that studies celestial objects and phenomena. It uses mathematics, physics, and chemistry in order to explain their origin and evolution. Objects of interest include planets, moons, stars, nebulae, g ...

and

aerospace Aerospace is a term used to collectively refer to the atmosphere and outer space. Aerospace activity is very diverse, with a multitude of commercial, industrial and military applications. Aerospace engineering consists of aeronautics and ast ...

fields, and is also working with schools, highschools and universities for learning. Since the beginning of the national

space program A space program is an organized effort by a government or a company with a goal related to outer space. Lists of space programs include: * List of government space agencies * List of private spaceflight companies * List of human spaceflight prog ...

into the development of this program, it disposes of finanziari Exa own resources and technical and scientific support on this matter. Since its establishment in June 1994, it has become a leader in the design, construction and integration of aircraft systems, aircraft supporting the research, analysis and solution proposals to technological problems.

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