Nearly all USRA employees where involved in preparing our vision, and signed indicating their commitment to it!
Founded in 1969, USRA is an independent research corporation with competencies that span space, Earth, and life sciences, along with related disciplines. These competencies are closely aligned with the nation's science & technology, homeland security, and national security agencies. As a non-profit corporation, USRA's scientific and technical staff collaborates with over 400 academic and professional research organizations annually. A member consortium of 105 major research universities oversees USRA to ensure that it meets its public purpose as a non-profit in a way that provides equal, unbiased access to opportunities for all researchers. This depth of reach into the research community provides a unique platform for advancing science and technology.
USRA's purpose is:
- To constitute an entity by means of which universities and other research organizations may cooperate with one another, with the governments of the United States and other nations, and with other organizations toward the development and application of space-related science, technology and engineering.
- To develop and manage programs and facilities, and provide other services as required under contract, or otherwise, with the governments of the United States and other nations, and other organizations for space-related education, research, development, and operations.
The corporation shall only engage in activities which are in furtherance of one or more tax exempt purposes, except it may engage in limited unrelated activities provided the same do not represent more than an insubstantial portion of its activities.
Mission
USRA's mission is to advance the space-related sciences and exploration through innovative research, technology, and educational programs; to promote space policy; and to develop and operate premier facilities and programs by involving universities, the private sector, and governments for the benefit of mankind.
We accomplish this mission by providing a collaborative membership organization where universities and other research organizations may cooperate effectively with each other, with the United States government, and other entities to develop knowledge associated with space science and technology.
Our Values
USRA has a passion for space, for science, and for people.
