National Institute of Aerospace

The National Institute of Aerospace is a nonprofit research, graduate education and outreach institute in Hampton, Virginia. The site says it was set up in 2002 by NASA Langley Research Center and eight aerospace research universities. It brings government, academia and industry together.

The institute says it conducts research with government, academia and industry partners. It works with NASA and other federal agencies, universities and private partners. The site lists research programs and new business opportunities.

The institute runs continuing education programs in science and engineering. It also runs STEM programs to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Its innovative challenges use public prize competitions, independent tasks and technology searches.

The site describes business solutions for government and private clients. It says its programs aim to be on time and within budget. It also lists a REaKTOR Accelerator, career opportunities and a members page.

The site lists a vision to be a recognized leader in aerospace research, education and outreach. The mission includes developing and commercializing aerospace technologies. The site lists a board of directors and member institutions.

The headquarters is at 1100 Exploration Way in Hampton, Virginia. The phone number is (757) 325-6700. The contact page lists staff for research operations, education outreach, communications and contracts.

The institute describes its outreach work. It says it works to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. The site describes video storytelling and digital campaigns from a creative team. It says the business team works on existing agreements and contracts. The site says the institute was created by NASA's research center in Langley with eight universities. The site lists a Facebook page and a LinkedIn page for the institute. It also lists a page for business solutions and contacts. The site also describes a crowdsourcing approach that uses public prize competitions and technology searches.