I-Enrich our knowledge of the universe and its history:

From the origins of the large-scale structure of the universe to the emergence of planetary systems around stars, basic research at the OAMP is organized around three priority themes: cosmology and research on dark matter and dark energy, galaxy dynamics and formation, stellar and planetary system formation and exploration of the solar system. The OAMP also contributes to the area of environmental sciences and especially the study of the climatic system.

II-Develop ground-and-space- based observatory instrumentation and technologies:

The OAMP is very active in technological research and development, mainly in optics and opto-mechanics, for the development of the main observational instruments that will be deployed on the ground and in space in the coming decades.

III-Promote industrial spin-offs of space and optical technology

For many years OAMP research teams have had close ties with the French and European space and optical industry.

IV Participate in university education and carry out ambitious public outreach programs:

The OAMP participates in university education in astrophysics, physics and mathematics, as well as in instrumentation and signal processing from the first year of university to the doctorate level. These programs lead to openings in the fields of research and high-tech industry.The OAMP organizes many astronomy outreach activities in order to share important discoveries with the public.