General InformationUSRA is a nonprofit research consortium based in Columbia, Maryland, founded in 1969, with over 500 employees supporting space science and NASA research initiatives across multiple institutions
Funding & FinancialsAs a nonprofit organization, USRA does not raise venture funding but operates through government contracts and grants, primarily with NASA and other federal agencies
Leadership & TeamUSRA is led by a President and Board of Trustees composed of representatives from member universities; specific current executive names require verification from their official leadership page
Recent ActivityUSRA continues to expand its role in supporting NASA missions including the James Webb Space Telescope operations, lunar exploration programs, and various astrophysics research initiatives