Advance Aerospace

Accelerating aerospace innovation by empowering students, startups, and grassroots technologists

Our Mission

We systematically address barriers to build and test in aerospace through focused infrastructure, risk management, and policy advocacy.

Vision

We envision a future where the next generation of aerospace innovators can build, test, and launch their innovations without the traditional barriers of bureaucracy and cost. Through shared infrastructure, smart risk management, and proactive policy engagement, we aim to democratize aerospace innovation.

Impact

By enabling safe, affordable access to launch, test, and field operations, we help the next generation build, test, and launch without the traditional barriers of bureaucracy and cost.

Strategic Pillars

Our three-pronged approach to democratizing aerospace innovation

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Infrastructure Development

Launch & Test Operations Complex (LTOC)

A world-class facility providing physical access to launch pads, test stands, and integration bays without traditional bureaucracy or cost.

  • Vertical & horizontal launch pads
  • Propulsion test stands
  • Systems integration bays
  • Hangars & mission control
  • Event and education space
Impact: Removes facility barriers, accelerating real engineering progress.
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Risk Management & Insurance

Risk-Sharing Model

Starting with liquid rocket engine insurance, we make high-risk testing financially and psychologically feasible.

  • Aggregate policies for lower costs
  • Coverage designed for grassroots rocketry
Impact: Enables bold iteration without financial fear.
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Advocacy & Policy Guidance

Regulatory Navigation

We represent relevant issues in regulatory spaces while guiding members through complex frameworks.

  • Policy advocacy for small-entity launch rights
  • USML and ITAR Compliance
  • Practical compliance guidance and training
Impact: Frees innovators to focus on engineering, not red tape.

Core Values

Inspired by Kelly Johnson's 14 Rules Philosophy

01

Technical Excellence Over Bureaucracy

We prioritize hands-on engineering and real-world testing over unnecessary paperwork and meetings. Simplicity, speed, and results matter.

02

Small, Capable Teams with Autonomy

We empower lean, mission-driven teams. People closest to the work make decisions—free from micromanagement.

03

Trustworthy Operators

Our members are trusted to act responsibly and with integrity. In return, we minimize constraints and maximize support.

04

Purpose-Driven Resourcefulness

We operate with limited resources like it's a feature, not a bug. Ingenuity, not budget, drives our success.

Get Involved

Join us in democratizing aerospace innovation

Ready to build the future?

Whether you're a student, engineer, entrepreneur, or supporter, there's a place for you in the Advance Aerospace community.

🌐 www.advanceaerospace.org