 Overall, Aleksandrov was to perform dozens of research activities related to the interstellar medium, the Galactic Center of the Milky Way and nearby galaxies, orientation using stars as a reference, synthesis of materials in microgravity, crystallisation, muscular, vestibular and ocular functioning, among others.Aleksandrov also continued work on experiments scheduled for Georgi Ivanov's flight (such as "Kontrast-2" and "Ilyuminator-2") and examined the properties of Bulgarian-made space food.The original flight date was scheduled for 21 June 1988, but by April 1988, it was advanced to 7 June.