Vision
In the year 2011, New Mexico Space Grant Consortium continues to have a prominent and permanent presence throughout New Mexico. New Mexico Space Grant Consortium is the lead agency of coordination and cooperation in technical education and enhancement of research infrastructure.

Mission
To advance the economic, education, and scientific benefits of space related endeavors. New Mexico Space Grant Consortium promotes and inspires lifelong learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as it pertains to space related activities.

Goal A:
Develop strong collaborative programs the clearly benefit NMSGC members and clients by leveraging the collective resources of the members.

Goal B:
Create revenue opportunities by providing professional and educational services to the aerospace industry.

Goal C:
New Mexico Space Grant Consortium will be a clearing house for statewide space related expertise, information, facilities, and education.

NMSGC will work with commercial and government organizations to leverage time, capabilities, equipment, and funding.

Goal D:
New Mexico Space Grant Consortium is part of an existing, larger, broader space related community that can effectively service the interests of academia, industry, education, and the public.

Goal E:
NMSGC members will bring in diversified funding to support space related activities that meet identified needs.

National Charter

Pertinent Legislation
Congress established the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program (Space Grant) with Title II of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 1988. The National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, through the designation of Space Grant consortia and the establishment of Space Grant programs and fellowships, was designed to broaden the base of universities and individuals contributing to and benefiting from aerospace science and technology and ultimately contribute to the development and utilization of space resources.