NASA has selected 12 U.S. institutions to receive $12 million in funding to advance academic research and technology development under the M-STAR initiative. The initiative aims to support the agency’s mission to develop innovative technologies that improve space transportation, human exploration, robotic discovery, and the growing space economy. Each selected institution will receive up to $1 million to grow their scientific and engineering capabilities.
The M-STAR initiative supports the agency’s mission to develop innovative technologies that improve space transportation, human exploration, robotic discovery, and the growing space economy. The selected institutions will use the funding to enhance faculty and student engagement in aerospace research and expand their ability to compete for future federal and commercial research awards.
Together, the awardees accelerate mission readiness by aligning cutting-edge technological innovation with the workforce needed to support NASA’s future goals. The initiative emphasizes the importance of building a skilled workforce capable of driving advancements in space exploration and related fields.
The selected institutions represent a diverse range of academic and research organizations across the United States. The funding will be used to support a variety of projects, including the development of new technologies, the expansion of research facilities, and the training of students and faculty in aerospace engineering and related disciplines.