To become a COE CST Affiliate Member, an organization must be conducting research that is self-funded, or is funded by a non-government organization, that fits within the commercial space transportation road map framework and can be openly disclosed at COE CST public meetings, such as the Annual Technical Meeting (ATM).
The strategy of Affiliate Membership is to gain benefits derived from being part of the overall COE CST research network. As the network grows, so do the possible benefits that can be gained. Florida Tech serves as the primary COE CST liaison to industry for research partnerships, and Associate and Affiliate memberships with government, the private sector, and academia.
Below is a brief description of the Affiliate Member organizations.
CARMINATI LAW PLLC (affiliated with CU Boulder)Carminati Law, PLLC, is a Denver-based law firm whose practice includes space law. Its head, Dr. Maria-Vittoria Carminati, is head of the American Bar Association’s space law committee. She obtained her JD from the University of Houston, and her LLM in space, cyber, and telecommunications law from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. More information can be found on the web at the following URL: legaltalknetwork.com/guests/dr-maria-vittoria-carminati |
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DANISH AEROSPACE COMPANY (DAC)Danish Aerospace Company (DAC) is a high-tech company operating in the area of advanced medical instrumentation and other engineering fields primarily within space applications. Their products are based on many years of specialized research and development. These consist of developing, integrating, and applying new as well as established medical technologies to the challenges of functioning and remaining reliable in space. These products and services bring the potential of space research and experience from space operations down to Earth for the benefit of all Mankind. On the web at https://danishaerospace.com/en. |
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ETC NASTAR (affiliated with UTMB)Environmental Tectonics Corporation’s (ETC) National Aerospace Training and Research (NASTAR) Center (est. 2007) is the premier commercial air and space training, research, and educational facility. It combines state-of-the-art flight simulation with physiology-based courseware to optimize human performance in extreme environments. ETC’s NASTAR Center is unique in that it serves as the only non-government (commercial use) facility for the application of acceleration and G force exposure in the world and specializes in replicating high-performance flight environments and characteristics of aerial vehicles. This exclusive capability is ideal for safely modeling nominal and off-nominal (emergency) trajectories and evaluating human performance for military, commercial aviation, and spaceflight clients. The NASTAR Center actively collaborates with numerous agencies including NASA, FAA, JAA, etc. to promote safety in flight. More information can be found on the web at the following URLs: www.etcusa.com and www.nastarcenter.com |
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EXOS AEROSPACE SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIESEXOS Aerospace Systems & Technologies, Inc. has taken the skills from more than a decade of practical lessons learned, and millions of dollars’ worth of development and flight experience gained by their team, and moved into the commercial space race, ahead of the game. Over the past decade, the team at EXOS has led the way to some of the most impressive private, commercial, reusable rockets designs and concepts in the world today. They have developed, flown and retrieved for re-use, rockets that are reliable, reusable, better for the environment and easier on your budget. They have successfully designed, built and flown rocket engines used in manned flight. They have fulfilled multiple contracts with NASA. Through all of this, the EXOS team has developed and tested over a hundred rocket engines and dozens of flying vehicles. EXOS is a leading developer and operator of reusable space vehicles. More information can be found on the web at exosaero.com. |
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MCGILL UNIVERSITY (affiliated with Florida Tech)McGill University’s Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL) is the world’s premier academic setting for teaching and research in the dual disciplines of international air law and space law. Having celebrated its 65th year of continuous existence in 2016, the Institute is now on course to consolidate and enhance its record of achievement in the five years leading to its 70th anniversary in 2021, the same year that McGill University itself will turn 200. More information can be found on the web at the following URL: www.mcgill.ca/iasl/ |
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IMMORTAL DATA (affiliated with New Mexico Tech)Immortal Data is targeting the aerospace field, where ruggedness, reliability and high data rates for bulk data are more important than fancy GUIs. They are designing the central nervous system of a ship or engines under test or in harsh, real world environments containing huge volumes of high rate data. Accomplishing this means that, for the most part, they do not sell software on its own; they sell it as a pre-installed hardware/software appliance, preferably as part of a systems solution. More information can be found on the web at the following URL: www.immortaldata.net |
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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY – BATTELLE CENTER FOR SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND PUBLIC POLICY (affiliated with Florida Tech)The Battelle Center was established at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs in 2006 through the generosity of Battelle, the world’s largest non-profit research and development organization and long-time neighbor to The Ohio State University. Originally the Battelle Center focused on improving education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. In 2011, it pivoted toward the challenges of encouraging innovation and economic development. In 2016, the partnership between Battelle and the Glenn College was strengthened with the inclusion of Ohio State’s College of Engineering in the center. Today, these organizations and Ohio State’s Government Affairs Office provide advice and support to the center’s director. More information can be found on the web at: http://www.battellecenter.org/. |
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PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMSPrinceton Satellite Systems, Inc. is a small company developing advanced technology for the aerospace and energy sectors. Their agility and focus enable them to rapidly develop innovative solutions to a wide range of aerospace and energy problems. Their commercial hardware and software products enable their customers to pursue the same types of demanding, state-of-the-art applications. Their core values include a dedication to learning and an emphasis on innovation. On the web at http://www.psatellite.com. |
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PROJECT POSSUM (affiliated with Florida Tech)Project PoSSUM (Polar Suborbital Science in the Upper Mesosphere) is a 501(c)(3) astronautics research and education program studying our upper-atmosphere and its role in our changing global climate. On the web at https://projectpossum.org. |
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International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS)The International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) is a citizen-science, research, and education institute specializing in operational space science, human factors, flight test engineering, aeronomy, and bioastronautics. With students from 46 different countries, IIAS offers professional certifications and sponsors educational outreach programs. IIAS science and research campaigns produce peer-reviewed scientific publications, deployable space technologies, and inspire the next generation of international space professionals. More at https://astronauticsinstitute.
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SOLSTAR (affiliated with NMSU)Solstar develops proprietary technologies and payload & space communicator products, providing commercial internet/communications services to astronauts and machines in space. Their services also enable earth-based customers 24/7 direct access to experiments, CubeSats, machines, and colleagues located in space, via their smart phones, or any other internet connected device. More information can be found on the web at the following URL: www.solstarspace.com |
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SOVARIS AEROSPACE (affiliated with CU Boulder)The core team at Sovaris has spent the past three decades working with complexity in fields including metabolic networks, epigenetics, and functional genomics; astronautics; training and education; medicine; and informatics. We have been developing tools, systems, and methods to optimize human performance in extreme environments. Sovaris’ experience in molecular networks, systems biology, and human performance, along with its NASA collaborations, academic partnerships, and corporate partnerships, creates an ideal environment for innovation related to our objectives of countermeasure development in space biomedicine and translation of that know-how to earth-bound medical practice. More information can be found on the web at the following URL: sovarisaerospace.com |
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA (affiliated with NMSU)Established in 1972, the University of North Florida has grown significantly in size and prominence – particularly in recent years. Today, UNF has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion and works closely with community leaders and officials to continue to enhance the significant role it plays in the region. The UNF campus, which includes a nature preserve, beautiful lakes and nature trails, is located between downtown Jacksonville and the Atlantic Ocean in a bustling section of Jacksonville. It includes award-winning buildings filled with state-of-the-art equipment that support innovation and excellence. The University is home to six colleges, and routinely ranks high for quality and value on national lists published by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, the Princeton Review, Wall Street Journal and more. UNF holds the prestigious Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement recognizing our commitment to our community and beyond. More information can be found on the web at the following URL: www.unf.edu |
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PERMIAN BASIN (UTPB)A s a regional, comprehensive institution, The University of Texas Permian Basin serves a diverse community of students from the region, the state, and beyond. Through excellence in student-centered teaching, learning, research, and public service, the University cultivates engaged citizens and impacts lives while advancing the technology and public interests of West Texas. The University aspires to be a vibrant, student-focused center of excellence for learning, culture, and economic development — preparing students for leadership and success in a complex and changing world. |
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