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Established by Congress in 1988 and implemented by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program (also known as Space Grant) contributes to the nation's science enterprise by funding research, education, and public service projects through a national network of 52 university-based Space Grant consortia. These consortia administer programs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The consortia's 820 affiliates include 531 academic institutions and 80 businesses. Other partners include state and local government agencies, other federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Since its inception, Space Grant has awarded over 12,000 U.S. citizens with tuition assistance in science, engineering, and related fields of study.

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Space Grant News

Last Updated: 2010-03-15

Florida Space Grant Receives $25,000 from Northrop Grumman for Training Space Workers
23 Sep 2009 - Florida Space Grant
The NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium through the UCF Research Foundation has been awarded $25,000 by Northrop Grumman to administer a program designed to give up to 32 qualified college students real-world experience in the space industry.

International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight
20 Jul 2009 - New Mexico Space Grant
The International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight (ISPCS), held October 21-22, 2009 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is the industry’s leading gathering for the visionaries and builders delivering the promise of spaceflight for mankind. ISPCS features information sessions, networking opportunities and provides attendees with the latest news, topics, trends, and best practices that demonstrate personal and commercial spaceflight is a reality. ISPCS offers a broad range of panels and speakers to fully convey the state of the industry. The ISPCS is sponsored in part by the New Mexico Space Grant. Register at http://www.ispcs.com

Geospatial Technician Education Funded by NSF
14 Jul 2009 - Virginia Space Grant
The Virginia Space Grant Consortium has been awarded a grant by the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education program for the Geospatial Technician Education through Virginia’s Community Colleges project. The vision of this project is to establish academic pathways in geospatial technology at three community colleges in that will provide employers with a larger pool of skilled geospatial technicians.

Ohio Space Grant Team Wins SEDS Battle of the Rockets Competition
10 Jul 2009 - Ohio Space Grant Consortium
On April 4, 2009, a team of Ohio Space Grant students from the University of Cincinnati won the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) Praxis Battle of the Rockets competition. This precision altitude competition included the construction of a rocket and lander. For more information please contact osgc@oai.org the Ohio Space Grant Program Manager.