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USRA - Universities Space Research Association

USRA - Universities Space Research Association

USRA Issues and Programs Committee

Space Policy Initiatives


Students from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and Alabama Agricultural Mechanical University (AM) prepare to launch rockets that they designed and built.

Hands-on Training

The amount of crucial hands-on training opportunities at universities has been declining for decades. Funding for suborbital and orbital flight opportunities at the university level must be increased in order to attract the next generation of scientists and engineers. Read more »
International flags waving during the launch of the Expedition 9 crew and a European researcher to the International Space Station (ISS)

International Traffic in Arms Regulations

Space research is remarkable for its collaborative and international character. In order for the United States to sustain its leadership in space research, we must be able to capitalize on the benefits that can be gained from international cooperation in space activities. Read more »
USRA 40 Years: 1969-2009

Universities Space Research Association

Celebrating 40 years of service to the space research community