Exploring RISE in space.

Promoting
Global Involvement

RISE positions Colorado Springs and the broader space community as leaders in space technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

By promoting thought leadership, RISE elevates the profile of the space industry and strengthens its leadership position.

Why RISE

Cybersecurity and space resiliency are not worries for tomorrow, they are threats of today.  Over the next five years, China plans to launch 13,000 satellites to defeat Starlink.  China’s central city of Wuhan has vowed to develop a $15.7 billion space industry by 2025 and become the country’s, “valley of satellites,” signaling a deepening push by China to become a major space player by 2030. A national response to this global threat has never been more pressing.

Security of space technologies is essential to protect American interests

and the global economy. A study sponsored by the U.S. government's National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) found that a single-day outage of GPS services would have a $1 billion impact (Berger, 2019) as one example of the reliance on space to the global economy. The RISE engine’s mission is to foster innovation, accelerate security technologies, and ensure a trained workforce to protect American space infrastructure.

  • RISE plays a pivotal role in advancing space technology by fostering innovation, research, and development in critical areas such as space resilience, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. By investing in cutting-edge technologies and collaborative partnerships, RISE contributes to the advancement of space exploration and technology.

  • Space resilience is essential for safeguarding space assets, infrastructure, and systems against potential threats and disruptions. RISE focuses on developing resilient space infrastructures, standards, and management practices to enhance the reliability and sustainability of space operations.

  • RISE stimulates economic growth by accelerating the commercialization of space technologies, fostering entrepreneurship, and creating job opportunities in the space sector. By supporting startups, promoting innovation, and facilitating industry partnerships, RISE contributes to the growth of the space economy and the creation of high-tech jobs.

  • Collaboration is at the core of RISE's mission. By bringing together industry leaders, academic institutions, government agencies, and other stakeholders, RISE creates a collaborative ecosystem that fosters creativity, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving. Through collaborative partnerships, RISE maximizes impact and accelerates progress in the space industry.

  • As space exploration evolves and new challenges emerge, RISE plays a critical role in preparing for the future. By investing in research, talent development, and strategic initiatives, RISE ensures that the space sector is equipped to address emerging challenges, seize opportunities, and push the boundaries of exploration.