A person in full astronaut gear rides a space-terrain vehicle at the Texas A&M Space Center groundbreaking

The cutting-edge facility will propel groundbreaking research, fuel industry collaborations and prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers to lead humanity’s next great frontier.

The facility will lead innovations in lunar and Mars exploration, advanced space research and workforce development for the growing space economy.

New engineering dean, key faculty members support the concept.

The agreement allows the A&M System to support training, aeronautics research, advanced robotics and work on lunar and Martian exploration toward the development of a commercial space economy.

The $200 million facility will be built at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to help ensure Texas remains a leader in space exploration.