FOSTERING AN INTEGRATED VISION FOR MODERN SPACE

The Aerospace Corporation’s 2022 Annual Report spotlights the accomplishments and breakthroughs that strengthen our value as the nation’s trusted partner for space.
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A LETTER FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, AND THE PRESIDENT AND CEO

At a pivotal moment for the space domain, shaped by significant challenges and immense opportunities, The Aerospace Corporation is accelerating our innovation and expanding our impact across a growing set of partners to drive integration throughout the space enterprise.
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DELIVERING ENTERPRISE
MISSION SUCCESS

ADVANCING INTEGRATION FOR SPEED AND RESILIENCE

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EXPANDING INTEGRATION ACROSS GOVERNMENT AND COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR SPEED AND RESILIENCY

Aerospace is driving integration across the nation’s defense, civil and commercial space programs to enhance speed and resiliency for space’s hardest problems.​
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ADVANCING AN ADAPTIVE AND AGILE SPACE ENTERPRISE

Aerospace is leveraging its technical expertise throughout the mission lifecycle, providing adaptive and crucial support where it matters most.
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NASA’S JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE TO PIECE TOGETHER UNIVERSE’S HISTORY

Reflecting on its role supporting the mission, Aerospace commends NASA and the entire JWST team on such a major technological achievement.
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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 El Segundo, California, and Chantilly, Virginia.

ARTEMIS I: NASA’S MISSION BACK TO THE MOON TAKES FLIGHT

The Artemis program aims to return astronauts to the lunar surface by 2025, making way for eventually expanding human space exploration to Mars. Aerospace is proud to be contributing its unparalleled depth and breadth of technical expertise in support of this ambitious endeavor.

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PAVING AN INTEGRATED APPROACH FOR SPACE’S TRAFFIC JAM PROBLEM

In an effort to improve space traffic coordination and support the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) within NOAA, Aerospace contributed to a cloud-based prototype system.​
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SBIRS GEO-6

ATLAS V LAUNCH DELIVERS SIXTH AND FINAL SBIRS GEO SATELLITE TO ORBIT

Aerospace supported the SBIRS GEO-6 mission, which successfully completes the current constellation of missile warning and battlespace awareness sensing capabilities.
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SLINGSHOT PLATFORM TO SHOWCASE ADVANTAGES OF MODULAR PAYLOAD ARCHITECTURE

Aerospace’s Slingshot 1 mission is preparing to fast-track the development of modular and autonomous technologies on next-generation satellite systems using on-orbit experiments.
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ADVANCING TECHNICAL
EXCELLENCE

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AEROSPACE UNVEILS THE SPACE WARFIGHTING CENTER

Aerospace's new Space Warfighting Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. will be the focal point for delivering technical expertise across the space enterprise to outpace threats to national security.​
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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SPACE WITH DATA SCIENCE & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Aerospace is advancing modern capabilities for space operations, and empowering the experts and diverse perspectives that drive these innovations.
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AEROSPACE’S TOP TECHNICAL TALENT: DELIVERING EXCELLENCE TO ADVANCE THE SPACE ENTERPRISE

The Technical Fellows Program provides a distinct career progression path for engineers and scientists who desire to provide leadership and broader impact primarily by deepening their technical expertise.
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DISKSAT: A NEW FORM FACTOR FOR SMALL SATELLITES

DiskSat is an alternate approach to smallsat containerization, providing the benefits—standardized launch interface, low launch costs, and simple mechanical design—with large aperture, surface areas that can be dedicated to large antennas or instruments that need exposure to space, and high power.
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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SPACE TOGETHER

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ACCELERATING INNOVATION THROUGH NEW PATHWAYS

Through new and continued programs, Aerospace is at the forefront driving collaboration to ensure everyone has the opportunity to take their place in space.
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SPACE SECURITY CHALLENGES, COMMERCIAL ACTORS, AND NORMS OF BEHAVIOR

As space services become ever more integrated with life and society on Earth, the international community will have to consider how commercial actors affect and are affected by crisis and conflict in space. This paper from Aerospace's Center for Space Policy and Strategy explores this topic deeper.
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2022 SPACE SAFETY COMPENDIUM

Leveraging Aerospace's longstanding technical and policy expertise on issues of space safety, the Space Safety Institute describes key high-priority areas and recommendations for the future sustainability of space operations.
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NATION’S INNOVATION
PARTNER FOR SPACE

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AEROSPACE Develops a Low Cost Cislunar Navigation Approach

Aerospace is designing a cislunar position, navigation, and timing (PNT) framework to support many future missions.
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NEW ISS CAMERA TO PROVIDE UNPRECEDENTED NIGHTTIME IMAGERY

The Phenomenology Imager & Nighttime Observer camera, designed and built by Aerospace, supports low-Earth orbit weather and overhead persistent infrared augmentation missions.
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MISSION READY: FIRST ALL-AEROSPACE MARS ANALOG CREW IS A GO

Aerospace’s six-member crew will embark on a two-week analog mission at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) to test new technologies that could help shape the future of human space exploration.
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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITMENT TO
OUR PEOPLE 

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MENTORSHIP MATTERS

Helping the next generation in space has been a priority at Aerospace for years. Through mentorship, our employees are utilizing their skills and experiences to help guide the next generation in space.
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SPARKING NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR THE FUTURE OF SPACE

Aerospace is committed to broadening opportunities that will support the success of the next generation in space, developing the students of today to be the leaders of tomorrow.
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UPLIFT: ENGAGING RESEARCH LEADERS OF TOMORROW

The invitation-based seminar series created by Aerospace is engaging research leaders of tomorrow through connecting Aerospace professionals with top talent from historically underrepresented groups in STEM.
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  • In 2022, The Aerospace Corporation continued to accelerate our innovation and expand our impact across a growing set of partners to drive integration throughout the space enterprise.
    In 2022, The Aerospace Corporation continued to accelerate our innovation and expand our impact across a growing set of partners to drive integration throughout the space enterprise.
  • Aerospace’s ability to turn innovative concepts into reality is the work done within xLab, which celebrated the official ribbon-cutting of its renovated facility this year.
    Aerospace’s ability to turn innovative concepts into reality is the work done within xLab, which celebrated the official ribbon-cutting of its renovated facility this year.
  • In the Battery Evaluation Lab, Aerospace's engineers, technicians, and scientists to design, build, and interpret battery tests in support of national security space.
    In the Battery Evaluation Lab, Aerospace's engineers, technicians, and scientists to design, build, and interpret battery tests in support of national security space.
  • Aerospace offices across the country provide internship and co-op programs to enable students to work side-by-side with leading experts in technical fields and find their place in space.
    Aerospace offices across the country provide internship and co-op programs to enable students to work side-by-side with leading experts in technical fields and find their place in space.
  • The Concept Design Center (CDC) applies cutting-edge digital engineering tools and approaches to provide relevant information and guidance to support Aerospace customers' decision-making processes.
    The Concept Design Center (CDC) applies cutting-edge digital engineering tools and approaches to provide relevant information and guidance to support Aerospace customers' decision-making processes.
  • Aerospace’s 2022 Corporate Awards Ceremony celebrated the outstanding contributions of its people with individuals gathering at onsite locations around the country and virtually.
    Aerospace’s 2022 Corporate Awards Ceremony celebrated the outstanding contributions of its people with individuals gathering at onsite locations around the country and virtually.
  • More than 200 Aerospace employees and 60 of their guests came out to represent the “A-Team” at the Aerospace Summer Games this year, and joining many other leading space companies in celebrating the return of the annual event.
    More than 200 Aerospace employees and 60 of their guests came out to represent the “A-Team” at the Aerospace Summer Games this year, and joining many other leading space companies in celebrating the return of the annual event.
  • Aerospace unveiled its new Space Warfighting Center (SWC) in Colorado Springs, Colo this year. The opening of this facility comes at a crucial time when the U.S. national security space infrastructure is at risk from adversarial threats like jamming or destruction of satellites.
    Aerospace unveiled its new Space Warfighting Center (SWC) in Colorado Springs, Colo this year. The opening of this facility comes at a crucial time when the U.S. national security space infrastructure is at risk from adversarial threats like jamming or destruction of satellites.
  • Our Employee Resource Groups exist to enhance Aerospace’s cultural awareness, provide career development opportunities, and promote diversity in the workplace. Four ERGs celebrated their 50th anniversaries that Aerospace this year.
    Our Employee Resource Groups exist to enhance Aerospace’s cultural awareness, provide career development opportunities, and promote diversity in the workplace. Four ERGs celebrated their 50th anniversaries that Aerospace this year.
  • Aerospace's DiskSat is a plate-shaped satellite (1 meter in diameter, 2.5 centimeters thick) that could provide the required power and aperture needed for future missions.
    Aerospace's DiskSat is a plate-shaped satellite (1 meter in diameter, 2.5 centimeters thick) that could provide the required power and aperture needed for future missions.
  • Through engaging with and partnering with our community, Aerospace gives back where our resources and talents are needed most and make tangible impact for future generations.
    Through engaging with and partnering with our community, Aerospace gives back where our resources and talents are needed most and make tangible impact for future generations.
  • Aerospace's new vacuum chamber at its world-class electric propulsion testing facility enables our experts to test the high-powered thrusters needed for future space exploration.
    Aerospace's new vacuum chamber at its world-class electric propulsion testing facility enables our experts to test the high-powered thrusters needed for future space exploration.
  • As part of its focus on the Future of Work, Aerospace continues to adopt new tools and resources to strengthen cohesion and collaboration across the corporation.
    As part of its focus on the Future of Work, Aerospace continues to adopt new tools and resources to strengthen cohesion and collaboration across the corporation.
  • The six-person MDRS Crew 269 is leading the first all-Aerospace crewed analog mission in the corporation's history and intends to bring back valuable lessons learned to help drive Aerospace's human spaceflight expertise.
    The six-person MDRS Crew 269 is leading the first all-Aerospace crewed analog mission in the corporation's history and intends to bring back valuable lessons learned to help drive Aerospace's human spaceflight expertise.
  • At Aerospace, we remain focused on building an inclusive, world-class culture that empowers our people in their pursuit of innovative ideas and solutions.
    At Aerospace, we remain focused on building an inclusive, world-class culture that empowers our people in their pursuit of innovative ideas and solutions.
  • A rainbow appears over Aerospace's Chantilly campus, one of our many nationwide locations where our people work side-by-side each day with government partners to solve the hardest problems for space.
    A rainbow appears over Aerospace's Chantilly campus, one of our many nationwide locations where our people work side-by-side each day with government partners to solve the hardest problems for space.
  • Thank you for visiting Aerospace's 2022 Annual Report.
    Thank you for visiting Aerospace's 2022 Annual Report.