NASA Partnership
Exploring, Innovating, Inspiring.
Our partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) advances science, exploration, and technology through cutting-edge research, engineering, and technical expertise. We deliver solutions that improve climate and atmospheric modeling, enhance remote sensing and data analysis, and design and fabricate mission-critical systems. STC partners with NASA to transform research into real-world impact, advancing exploration, expanding our understanding of Earth and space, and inspiring innovations that benefit society.
Key NASA Contracts
engineering excellence. science innovation. mission impact.
Supporting NASA with precision engineering, advanced fabrication, and scientific expertise to enable discoveries and expand humanity’s reach in air and space.
STC supports NASA Goddard’s Earth Sciences Division through the ATMOS contract, providing mission-critical expertise in atmospheric science, engineering, and data systems. ATMOS advances NASA’s ability to observe, model, and analyze Earth’s atmosphere by integrating satellite data, developing scientific software, and supporting research that improves weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and environmental decision-making.
STC supports NASA’s Langley Research Center (LaRC) by delivering multidisciplinary engineering, scientific research, and technology development expertise. Our scientists and engineers advance aeronautics, space exploration, and Earth science missions through systems engineering, modeling and simulation, data analysis, and prototype development—turning innovative concepts into mission-ready solutions.
STC supports NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) by delivering precision engineering, fabrication, and integration of complex aerospace hardware. Our team provides full‐lifecycle mechanical and composite manufacturing—from design support and tooling through machining, assembly, and testing—to meet the stringent requirements of NASA’s aeronautics and spaceflight missions. We combine advanced materials expertise with rigorous quality assurance to ensure mission‐ready hardware for cutting‐edge research and exploration.
STC supports NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in modernizing NOAA’s geostationary and space weather satellite ground systems. Our scientists and engineers lead systems design, integration and testing, satellite product validation, and stakeholder outreach for missions including GOES-R, GeoXO, SWFO, and Space Weather Next—ensuring secure, reliable, and timely delivery of environmental intelligence.
STC supports NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) by advancing Earth and space science through data system development, scientific analysis, precision engineering, and public engagement. Our team manages critical science data archives, integrates satellite and in-situ observations, fabricates ultra-precise silicon-based X-ray mirrors for astrophysics missions, and supports community science programs like GLOBE—ensuring NASA data and technologies are accessible, accurate, and impactful for researchers, educators, and decision-makers.
STC supports NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) in delivering engineering and technical expertise for a wide range of flight research and test programs. Our engineers and technicians provide systems engineering, instrumentation, fabrication, and integration services, ensuring safe, innovative, and mission-ready solutions for AFRC’s experimental aircraft and technology development projects.
STC has been awarded numerous ROSES projects, advancing climate, atmospheric, and remote sensing science. Our work includes improving ozone, water vapor, and aerosol retrievals, studying the atmospheric impacts of the Hunga Tonga eruption, assessing the climate effects of aerosols, and planning and executing flight campaigns. Through these efforts, we demonstrate our enduring commitment to supporting NASA’s mission to advance Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity.
Climate Shocks and the Science Between
Exploring Earth’s extremes with NASA data and models.
From volcanic eruptions to wildfires and extreme storms, STC scientists study how major natural events shape our atmosphere and climate. Using NASA satellite data and advanced models, we track water vapor, aerosols, and other emissions high into the stratosphere—improving forecasts and refining climate models to advance scientific understanding. Learn more HERE.
Science in the Field, Missions in the Sky
Advancing science through airborne and ground-based missions.
STC supports airborne and ground missions worldwide—preparing instruments, deploying expert teams, and analyzing atmospheric data in real time. From safety checks to rapid data delivery, our proven processes keep campaigns running smoothly and advancing discovery.
Turning Observations into Impact
Transforming space and Earth data into actionable science.
STC designs, tests, and integrates systems that bring space-based science down to Earth. We ensure critical environmental and solar data—from Earth’s weather to space weather—flows seamlessly to scientists, researchers, and decision-makers.
The Impact of Our Work with NASA
Enabling New Discoveries
We advance cutting-edge technologies—from high-precision optics and composite hardware to next-generation satellites—that expand NASA’s ability to study Earth, our solar system, and beyond.
Driving Environmental Research
Our scientists improve atmospheric retrievals, study climate impacts, and analyze extreme events—turning NASA data into discoveries that deepen scientific understanding.
Innovating Aerospace engineering
We deliver advanced engineering, precision fabrication, and rigorous testing to ensure mission hardware performs flawlessly—supporting NASA from concept through launch and beyond.
ENSURING MISSION SUCCESS
We apply rigorous testing, integration, and quality assurance to keep NASA’s spacecraft, instruments, and data systems performing reliably from launch through operations.