The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is working across our US Government space agencies, commercial industry, and private investment communities to achieve these goals by identifying, connecting, and aligning commercial solutions with current and emerging national needs. Through our Commercial Space Futures Office, we bring our deep technical expertise and independent insight to facilitate government access to commercial space capabilities and incorporate these technologies into U.S. space programs.

Building and Maintaining Relationships with Commercial Companies and Investor
Community

• Communicate government technology needs and investment priorities to support
  company fundraising efforts and investor evaluation of portfolio company value
• Understand market sector and technology area landscapes to influence government
  investments and acquisition decisions
• Communicate threat insights to support the secure development and protection of
  company IP – thus protecting portfolio value and maintaining a strong, resilient US and
  allied nation space innovation base
• Become a trusted partner by supporting capital-efficient market development through
  licensing of Aerospace-developed basic and applied research, as well as providing
  access to laboratories, testbeds, and proving grounds for early-stage companies