1000+ Classified meteorites
2000+ Petrographic sections
3500+ Prepared microscopy slides
Hundreds Botanical specimens

Welcome, visitors.

It is a pleasure to welcome you to the ADARA Institute. Our Institute was created as a place where scientific rigor, curiosity, and respect for knowledge come together to explore the materials and processes that shape our planet and the Solar System. At ADARA, we are committed to research, conservation, and the responsible transfer of scientific knowledge, combining laboratory work, curated collections, and applied technological solutions. Thank you for your interest in our work. We invite you to explore our research, collections, and educational initiatives, and to join us in the pursuit of knowledge beyond boundaries.

ADARA team and facilities

Who we are

The ADARA Institute is a dedicated institution for the preservation, study, and responsible stewardship of extraterrestrial materials. We operate with strict scientific standards and traceable documentation, offering independent and reliable work that supports the global research community.

ADARA is more than an Institute: it is a meeting point between planetary science, scientific heritage, and continuous education.

ADARA Institute

ADARA team and facilities

Mission

Scientific mission

The mission of the ADARA Institute is to promote rigorous research in the field of meteoritics and space sciences, while simultaneously strengthening the preservation of scientific heritage and creating technological infrastructures that allow for the precise and sustainable management of knowledge.

Sample intake & chain-of-custody Petrography & documentation Classification workflows

Educational mission

ADARA develops activities aimed at fostering scientific vocations and bringing knowledge of the cosmos closer to diverse audiences. Through training programs, outreach initiatives, and collaboration with educational institutions, the Institute contributes to strengthening scientific culture and sparking interest in space sciences.

The goal is not only to transmit information, but also to cultivate a deep and respectful understanding of scientific heritage as part of humanity's shared legacy.

Courses Guides & manuals Outreach

What we do

Research & Classification

Petrographic study, analytical workflows, and official submission processes aligned with international practice.

Thin sections Imaging & Reporting Publication support

Curation & Preservation

Controlled storage, cataloging, and long-term conservation of specimens and scientific heritage collections.

Repository Catalog Stewardship

Tech Solutions

Web, Software, digital catalogues, and integrated platforms for laboratories, institutions, and enterprises.

Web & apps Automation Data systems

Departments

Meteoritics

Research, collections, laboratory activity, publications, and official classification.

Meteorite thin section under microscope

Tech Solutions

Digital tools, Web, software development, automation, and strategic tech consulting.

Software dashboard for scientific cataloging

Conservation

Scientific heritage conservation: preservation, documentation, and accessible stewardship.

Curated scientific heritage collections

Facilities & Collections

Laboratory & workflow

From sample reception to thin section preparation and documentation, ADARA supports structured workflows designed for repeatability and traceability.

Protocols Versioned records Structured databases

Repository & access

A curated repository of specimens and sections is available to researchers, institutions, and educators through an organized catalogue and documentation framework.

Loans / access (policy-based) Educational use Documentation

Gallery

Working for Space Sciences, Tech Solutions and long-term conservation of scientific heritage.

Mijek 001 meteorite
Meteorite macro specimen
Curation storage and labeling

Governance

The governance of the ADARA Institute is founded on principles of scientific integrity, transparency, and responsible stewardship. The institute operates under a clear organizational and legal framework that ensures accountability in research practices, collection management, data handling, and public engagement.

Institutional policies define ethical standards, codes of conduct, and decision-making procedures—supporting long-term sustainability and preservation of scientific heritage.

Ethical Code

1. Preamble

The ADARA Institute was founded as an independent initiative committed to knowledge, the preservation of scientific heritage, and the defense of ethical, rigorous, and transparent science. This Internal Ethical Code is a living, binding guide for all collaborators and participants—protecting quality, independence, and honesty across every activity performed under the Institute’s name.

Ethics are not an accessory: they are the essential framework that gives meaning to daily practice.

2. Scientific Integrity

Scientific integrity is the cornerstone of all ADARA activities. Beyond formal compliance with technical standards, integrity is understood as an unbreakable moral commitment to truth, intellectual honesty, and absolute respect for data.

  • Truthful data handling: no selective omission, exaggeration, or suppression; anomalies documented with equal rigor.
  • Prohibition of fabrication/manipulation: falsification or untraceable data is strictly prohibited.
  • Acknowledgment of error: correction and review strengthen scientific reliability.
  • Rigorous documentation: traceable procedures from preparation to reporting.
  • Independence: conclusions must not be influenced by commercial, political, or personal pressure.
  • Responsible communication: no sensationalism; precision over impact.

Collections

Technical work

ADARA leadership portrait

Get involved

ADARA welcomes collaboration with researchers, institutions, educators, and patrons who share an interest in planetary materials, preservation, and scientific education. Explore patronage options or contact us to discuss collaborative projects.

Patronage Institutional Patronage Contact