Strategic Plan 2025-2030
Vision
NMSGC continues to have a prominent and permanent presence throughout New Mexico. NMSGC is the lead agency of coordination and cooperation to engage Americans in space- related technical education and research.
Mission
NMSGC advances lifelong learning in the areas related to aerospace science, technology, aeronautics, Earth observation, and space exploration to enhance knowledge, education, innovation, economic vitality, and stewardship of Earth. NMSGC advances the economic, education, and scientific benefits of space-related activities and assets in New Mexico.
NMSGC, through its affiliate members, fosters NASA’s mission to “Lead an innovative and sustainable program of exploration with commercial and international partners to enable human expansion across the solar system and bring new knowledge and opportunities back to Earth. Support growth of the Nation’s economy in space and aeronautics, increase understanding of the universe and our place in it, work with industry to improve America’s aerospace technologies, and advance American leadership” in the state of New Mexico.
Goals
Goals: The New Mexico Space Grant Consortium (NMSGC) goals are intended to enable unique opportunities for students and faculty to contribute to NASA’s work, facilitate research in the areas of aerospace and earth-related science, build a diverse STEM workforce by engaging students in experiential learning, and facilitate understanding by enabling outreach and public engagement. NMSGC goals align with the Office of STEM Engagement strategic goals.
Goal 1: Support a Balanced Research Portfolio NMSGC will support a balanced research portfolio that is diverse and aligns with NASA’s needs and mission objectives as identified by the agency’s Mission Directorates. We will foster proposal opportunities requiring interdisciplinary work and collaboration across institutions.
Goal 2: Improve Diversity, Inclusion and Retention NMSGC will improve diversity, inclusion and retention, and increase the number of space professionals. Demonstrating the future is open to all who want to enter the space industry is manifest in our commitment to recruit and retain a gender, ethnic and culturally diverse workforce.
Goal 3: Communication and Collaboration NMSGC will develop and implement a cohesive plan for communication and collaboration among the larger stakeholder community that will strengthen our collective impact.