Space Florida Announces Launch of Florida University Space Consortium

Space Florida’s Board of Directors designated the Florida University Space Research Consortium, as the state’s official space research entity, which will facilitate the awarding of NASA research grants in partnership with Kennedy Space Center.

The University of Florida (UF), the University of Central Florida (UCF), and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), formally requested that the Board designate the consortium as the official research entity. This partnership among Florida’s leading space research and higher education institutions will fuel innovative research and maintain Florida’s position as a leader in national space policy and space technology research initiatives. Space Florida’s support will provide crucial backing as the consortium collaborates on advanced projects with both NASA and Florida’s private sector, strengthening the state’s aerospace ecosystem.