General InformationSouthwest Research Institute is a nonprofit R&D organization based in San Antonio, Texas with over 1,000 employees, founded in 1947, specializing in space technology, planetary science, and aerospace systems development.
Funding & FinancialsAs a nonprofit research institute, SwRI does not raise venture funding but operates through government contracts, research grants, and commercial partnerships with space agencies and aerospace companies.
Leadership & TeamSwRI is led by President and CEO Adam C. Hamilton, with a broad technical leadership team across its divisions including space science, planetary exploration, and advanced systems development.
Recent ActivitySwRI continues developing spacecraft instruments and mission-critical systems for NASA and commercial partners, with ongoing involvement in planetary science missions and next-generation space technology research.