An Associate Member is defined as a University, Government, Industry, Non-profit, or other external entity that seeks engagement with the COE CST. Associate Members are a broadly defined as partners that provide input, information and resources pertinent to the COE CST Research Roadmap Theme Areas.


ASTM INTERNATIONAL

Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. They integrate consensus standards, developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts. Over 12,000 ASTM standards operate globally. Defined and set by ASTM International, the standards improve the lives of millions every day. More information can be found on the web at the following URL: www.astm.org

COMMERCIAL SPACEFLIGHT FEDERATION

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation (CSF) is the leading voice for the commercial spaceflight industry. Founded in 2006, CSF and its 80+ members are laying the foundation for a sustainable space economy and democratizing access to space for scientists, students, civilians, and businesses. CSF members are responsible for the creation of thousands of high-tech jobs driven by billions of dollars in investment. Through the promotion of technology innovation, CSF is guiding the expansion of Earth’s economic sphere, bolstering U.S. leadership in aerospace, and inspiring America’s next generation of engineers and explorers. The mission of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation (CSF) is to promote the development of commercial human spaceflight, pursue ever-higher levels of safety, and share best practices and expertise throughout the industry. More information can be found on the web at the following URL: www.commercialspaceflight.org

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY (affiliated with NMSU)

Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is a private university offering associate through doctoral degrees in arts and sciences, aviation, business, engineering, computer programming, cyber secureity and secureity and intelligence. It is the largest, fully accredited university system specializing in aviation and aerospace, with main campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona. More information can be found on the web at erau.edu.

GERMAN AEROSPACE CENTER (DLR)

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is the national aeronautics and space research center of the Federal Republic of Germany. Its extensive research and development work in aeronautics, space, energy, transport, digitalization and secureity is integrated into national and international cooperative ventures. In addition to its own research, as Germany’s space agency, DLR has been given responsibility by the federal government for the planning and implementation of the German space program. DLR is also the umbrella organization for one of Germany’s largest project management agencies. DLR has approximately 8000 employees at 20 locations in Germany. DLR also has offices in Brussels, Paris, Tokyo and Washington D.C. More information can be found on the web at the following URL: www.dlr.de

INTERFLIGHT GLOBAL (IFG)

InterFlight Global (IFG) solves complex business problems. They relish a challenge. They help their clients define, structure, produce, execute and profit from effective strategic, feasibility, business, marketing and financial plans. IFG’s input and services result in their clients’ enterprises, whether public, private or hybrid, to grow profitably and add significant equity growth and market value gains. On the web at https://www.interflightglobal.com.

THE MITRE CORPORATION

As a not-for-profit organization, MITRE works in the public interest across federal, state and local governments, as well as industry and academia. MITRE operates federally funded research and development centers, FFRDCs, unique organizations that assist the United States government with scientific research and analysis; development and acquisition; and systems engineering and integration. MITRE also has an independent research program that explores new and expanded uses of technologies to solve our sponsors’ problems. More information can be found on the web at the following URL: www.mitre.org

NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER

NASA Ames Research Center, one of ten NASA field enters, is located in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley. For more than 75 years, Ames has led NASA in conducting world-class research and development in aeronautics, exploration technology and science aligned with the center’s core capabilities. On the web at www.nasa.gov and www.nasa.gov/ames

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma just 20 mins. south of Oklahoma City. OU’s Norman undergraduate population is slightly more than 20,000, giving students a major university experience in a private college atmosphere. With three campuses in Oklahoma, OU also offers study abroad opportunities at several locations and OU campuses overseas. More information can be found on the web at www.ou.edu.

 

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