Driving Innovation

As the nation’s independent testing and research center for space systems, our more than 80 specialized laboratories test, analyze, and troubleshoot virtually every aspect of rocket and satellite systems.
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Aerospace Virtual Tours

Aerospace's virtual tours allow you to explore our state-of-the-art facilities from the comfort of your own desk. Available self-guided tours include:
• xLab
• iLab
• STARS Mission Operation Center
• Physical Sciences Laboratories
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New xLab Facility Enhances Aerospace’s Prototyping Capabilities

The newly unveiled xLab facility will equip our technical experts to build innovative prototypes and instruments to advance space technology.
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Shaping the Future of Space with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Aerospace is advancing modern capabilities for space operations, and empowering the experts and broader perspectives that drive these innovations.
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Aerospace Facility Raises the Bar for Electric Propulsion Testing

The Aerospace Corporation 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.

Project Phantom: Furthering Space Exploration with Virtual and Augmented Reality

The Aerospace Corporation is investigating the potential for VR and AR technology to assist with space operations and change the way humans explore the solar system.
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Aerospace’s Top Technical Talent: Delivering Excellence to Advance the Space Enterprise

The Aerospace Corporation's 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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University Partnership Program

The University Partnership Program facilitates collaboration with top universities to provide resources, mentorship, and hands-on experience for students to explore potential career paths in the space sector.
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Aerospace Develops New Capability to Deorbit Small Spacecraft

A team at Aerospace recently developed a prototype deorbit motor that could enable space operators to safely retire their spacecraft on demand, which is now more essential than ever to space missions.
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Specialized Applications

Aerospace develops custom applications and software to support launch operations, mission assurance, and unique mission needs for U.S. government and commercial customers. Since our software is created in-house, customers have the added benefit of having the tools enhanced with requested modifications.