COSMIAC works across The University of New Mexico to connect aerospace engineering, space systems, directed energy, nuclear power studies, communications, materials, cybersecurity, and student workforce development.
The centers highlighted here are key examples of the collaborative environment that supports COSMIAC’s mission. They are not an exhaustive list; COSMIAC works with many additional faculty, laboratories, departments, students, and external partners across UNM and the wider research community.
Founded in 1984, ISNPS is a research and development organization within UNM’s School of Engineering focused on space power and propulsion technologies and related fields.
DEC@UNM was established in 2021 through a cooperative agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory titled Directed Energy Center for Lasers and Microwaves.
Small satellites, payloads, mission concepts, satellite communications, ground systems, and space systems integration.
Space power, advanced energy concepts, power electronics, radiation-aware systems, and mission-relevant technology studies.
Lasers, microwaves, optical systems, materials, testing, modeling, and defense-relevant research areas.
Hands-on student research, interdisciplinary project teams, and technical pathways into New Mexico’s aerospace ecosystem.
COSMIAC works with a broad network of UNM faculty, departments, laboratories, student groups, and external organizations. The centers shown here are highlighted examples of the larger collaboration network that supports COSMIAC’s research and workforce mission.
Connect with COSMIAC to explore research partnerships, student projects, technical proposals, business opportunities, and interdisciplinary UNM collaboration.
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