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Leadership
Board of Directors
The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space is a Florida Corporation organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The business and affairs of the Corporation are managed by the Board of Directors as provided in its Bylaws. The specific purposes for which the Corporation was formed are to encourage the advancement of science research and development in space, to advance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education initiatives, and to assist in managing and maximizing the value and utilization of the International Space Station for the Nation.
CASIS Leadership
The ISSInternational Space Station National Lab leadership team guides the organization in its mission to manage the premier space laboratory by providing expertise, connection, and inspiration to our many partners in the low Earth orbit(Abbreviation: LEO) The orbit around the Earth that extends up to an altitude of 2,000 km (1,200 miles) from Earth’s surface. The International Space Station’s orbit is in LEO, at an altitude of approximately 250 miles. (LEO) ecosystem, enabling life-changing benefits for humanity. They work collaboratively with NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration and other key stakeholders, developing sound strategy that ensures continued U.S. leadership in space, and inspires and develops the workforce of the future.
User Advisory Committee
The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space User Advisory Committee (UAC(Abbreviation: UAC) A committee that provides CASIS with user input and perspective about the management of ISS National Lab resources.) provides CASIS™(Abbreviation: CASIS™) The nonprofit organization that manages the ISS National Lab, which receives at least 50 percent of the U.S. research allocation on the International Space Station to facilitate research that benefits humanity (NASA manages the other 50% and focuses on research for space exploration purposes). with user input and perspective about the management of ISS National Lab resources.* The UAC consists of individuals representing organizations that have formal agreements with either NASA or CASIS to utilize the U.S. segment of the ISS or provide commercial services to support in-orbit operations on the ISS, including allocations within partner elements or via ISS research sponsored by other governmental agencies. Subcommittees seek input from the respective user communities and formulate advice for the UAC.