A Letter from the Chair of the Board, and the President and CEO
Space today is a transformed domain, remade by both an unprecedented wave of technological innovation as well as serious threats that must be outpaced. At this critical time, The Aerospace Corporation is helping lead the way forward with a focus on delivering end-to-end solutions at speed to strengthen our nation’s security and power a new era of progress.
THE BRIGHTEST MINDS OF TODAY
Solving the nation’s hardest problems means recruiting and retaining the brightest minds available. Our collective expertise spans from math, chemistry, and physics to mechanical, aeronautical, and electrical engineering, drawn from private industry, academia, and government talent pools.
More than two-thirds of Aerospace’s technical staff hold advanced degrees, with more than 800 holding a Ph.D. in their respective fields.
More than two-thirds of Aerospace’s technical staff hold advanced degrees, with more than 800 holding a Ph.D. in their respective fields.
ENTERPRISE
MISSION SUCCESS
ENTERPRISE
MISSION SUCCESS
Commercial Space Futures
Aerospace's Commercial Space Futures brings our deep technical expertise and independent insight to facilitate U.S. government access to U.S. commercial space capabilities and incorporate these technologies into U.S. space programs.
Support Where It's Needed Most
Aerospace works side by side with our customers wherever they are, staffing more than two dozen locations across 11 states, anchored by our two largest campuses in Chantilly, Virginia and El Segundo, California.
Innovation Spotlight Series
Innovation can be found across all aspects of Aerospace. This video series showcases the talent, successes, and stories of the engineers and scientists who are core to what we do.
TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE
TECHNICAL
EXCELLENCE
AEROSPACE FACILITY RAISES THE BAR FOR ELECTRIC PROPULSION TESTING
Aerospace is continuing to expand researchers’ understanding of electric propulsion with its EP3 vacuum chamber, a new testing facility that advances the capabilities needed for testing the current and upcoming generation of higher-powered thrusters.
LIVING ON MARS
AEROSPACE CREW ACCELERATES HUMAN SPACE EXPLORATION KNOWLEDGE
Over a two-week mission, six experts worked and lived in an immersive, Mars-like environment, demonstrating the corporation’s drive to evolve its expertise and innovation to meet future needs.
PROJECT PHANTOM
FURTHERING SPACE EXPLORATION WITH VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY
Aerospace is investigating the potential for VR and AR technology to assist with space operations and change the way humans explore the solar system.
SHAPING THE
SPACE ENTERPRISE
SHAPING THE
SPACE ENTERPRISE
COMMITMENT
TO OUR PEOPLE
COMMITMENT TO
OUR PEOPLE
2023 STATE OF DEI
This report highlights how Aerospace is building on its commitment to create a more inclusive and diverse environment for our people and communities, including initiatives through the Aerospace Committee for Equality (ACE) and collaboratively across our industry through Space Workforce 2030 (SWF2030).
ENERGIZING A CULTURE OF PURPOSE
Learn more about Aerospace's Corporate Social Responsibility and all the ways our people are fostering a culture of purpose to make an impact across our industry and in our communities. Aerospace is also finding new ways to expand our reach to inspire others through the wonders of space and STEM.