Member Universities

USRA members form the largest and most technically diverse university association serving the space research community. Our members are distinguished by their dedication to their own space research programs, and also through their commitment to and participation in the premiere organization supporting and sustaining collaborative space-related research and technology. USRA members value these activities not only for the new knowledge they create, but also for the outstanding human scientific and technical talent they develop.

Institutional Membership in USRA has grown from 48 charter colleges and universities to the current 105 member institutions. All of our member institutions have graduate programs in space sciences or engineering. Besides the 95 member institutions in the United States, there are two in Canada, two in England, two in Germany, two in Israel,one in Australia, and one in China.

Member universities are divided into nine regions, with the nine non-U.S. members forming their own region. Regional Secretaries represent their regional membership in a variety of organizational matters. To see the list of USRA members by region, make a selection below or view all member universities here.

Membership Benefits

Martian rust. Part of the extensive collection of lunar and planetary data housed at the Lunar and Planetary Institute.

USRA member universities enjoy a wide range of benefits, from strong collaboration among its member institutions and USRA research entities to access to funded research opportunities, extensive collections of scientific data, national and international workshops, and ongoing space policy development. Find out more »

Become a Member

As an Association uniting universities throughout the world, we work together to advance our common goals and secure our future in space. Find out how to become a USRA member, or for additional information, please contact USRA's Director of University Relations.

USRA - Universities Space Research Association