International facilities are described in the first section of this directory on the facilities for education and training in basic subjects related to the peaceful uses of outer space. Entries are organized into these categories: organizations of the United Nations system; intergovernmental agencies; international agencies; international foundations and trust; and research establishments. A section for each country follows with these categories utilized where possible: national and state academies; government departments and official agencies; learned societies, professional institutions and other associations; foundations and trusts; government or official research establishments; industrial or commercial research organizations; and universities and colleges. Peaceful uses of outer space include scientific investigation, communication, meteorology, navigation, and directly allied subjects, with other basic subjects brought in where they seem important. (PR)