Strategies to advance our aerospace industry.

Colorado State Capitol Continued investment in Colorado’s academic, military, and space infrastructure is vital to making our state a center of excellence for space. The Colorado Space Coalition (CSC) understands the importance of public and private-sector partnerships, and works closely with Colorado’s Congressional Delegation and state leaders to ensure that public policy decisions support this critical industry. Specifically, the CSC advocates for the following legislative strategies:

Build a 21st century workforce ― Support educational efforts that address workforce shortages and maintain, replenish, and produce our future engineers and scientists needed to keep Colorado’s competitive and innovative edge. Support state-level initiatives and policies that promote science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs.

Support for NASA funding ― Maintain support for a minimum of current funding levels through the transition in administration. Higher education participation in NASA programs is critical to developing the future workforce for the aerospace industry and providing hands-on opportunities for university research and cost-effective scientific research.

Reduction in unnecessary licensing and export restrictions ― Support and encourage the continuance of administrative changes to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controls to increase U.S. security and competitiveness. Removing non-critical areas in order to focus security protections without creating barriers to commerce and development.

Support Colorado’s military and civilian space resources ― Continue funding of military facilities and federal labs that provide the strategic base for Colorado’s space industry. Monitor and champion funding to assure sustainable, long-term presence of vital space-related military, federal, and civilian assets in Colorado.