Agile Systems Engineering, Integration, and Innovation for the U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise

Whether the objective is to control the ultimate high ground or ensure mission success, The Aerospace Corporation supports the U.S. government and its allies with a unique combination of technical and programmatic experience.
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As a nonprofit systems engineering and integration (SE&I) partner, Aerospace is chartered to work in the national interest, operating the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) dedicated to the U.S. space enterprise and other complex systems. Aerospace provides our nation’s nuclear enterprise with objective insights and analyses, backed by a deep understanding of complex systems honed through more than 60 years of service as a trusted advisor to the U.S. government and commercial space enterprise. 

Through our matrix structure, our customers leverage Aerospace’s proven technical tools and engineering methods, advanced testing and evaluation facilities, strong management skills, and broad understanding of industry trends to advance the U.S. nuclear deterrence and nonproliferation mission.

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Aerospace takes on major NNSA integration follow-on contract

The National Nuclear Safety Administration has awarded The Aerospace Corporation a contract to provide services worth over $200 million, as a follow-on to work already being performed.
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Aerospace workshop identifies path towards safe, effective nuclear power in space

As the nation begins to execute a multi-decade Moon to Mars strategy and evolves a cislunar ecosystem, the question of long-term sustainable energy sources is more relevant than ever — and space-based nuclear power and propulsion is at the forefront of those discussions.

Our Locations: Support Where It's Needed Most

Aerospace works side by side with our customers wherever they are—staffing two dozen locations across 11 states and anchored by our two largest campuses, in Chantilly, Va. and El Segundo, Calif. Our network of campuses include ongoing expansion at our Colorado Springs, Albuquerque, and Huntsville locations.

Why Digital Engineering Is Essential to the Future of Space

Aerospace is advancing the concepts, capabilities, and strategies that leverage an integrated digital approach, enabling opportunities to rethink what's possible when solving the hardest problems of the modern space enterprise.
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Partnership-Driven Innovation for National Priorities

The United States has established national priorities to maintain global leadership and keep pace with dynamic evolution in key emerging areas. The U.S. Department of Defense, federal civil agencies, international allies, and the commercial sector benefit from innovative capabilities associated with these strategic priorities.

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