To expand scientific knowledge of Earth, the space environment, solar system bodies, and the wider cosmos, we:
Pursue, lead, develop, and execute a diverse range of high-impact space science and astronomy projects.
Lead cutting-edge and agile engineering efforts to develop missions and state-of-the-art scientific instrumentation and operate flight systems efficiently.
Train, educate, and mentor the next generation of space scientists, engineers, and staff in a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment where they can realize their full potential.
Goals
Expand our capability to publish and advance ground-breaking research, while maintaining our leadership position in space sciences.
Grow our capacity to execute novel space research missions and instruments through innovations in space science and technology.
Foster increased collaboration with University departments and train the next generation of space scientists and engineers.
Manage, develop, test and integrate our funded flight missions and instruments, and see them launched as proposed, while competing to win more, in alignment with our Core Competencies.
Secure increased resources to achieve our Vision by seeking out and establishing a variety of funding and collaborations (government, commercial and private).