CORE SC’s foundation, the Partners Meeting is the nexus between our partners and stakeholders. The group meets for about one hour. Part CORE SC update, part resource sharing and discussion, this lively one-hour meeting puts us all in the room together to discuss our efforts and opportunities in advancing South Carolina's footprint into the new space economy.

Meetings: Meets via Microsoft Teams the Partners meetings take place on the second Friday of each month at 9:00 am. Please email info@coresc.net if you would like an invite to attend the Partners Meetings.

Purpose: Collaborative meeting with multiple partners to bring NASA-related resilience solutions to South Carolina, preparing our state for the new space economy in terms of economic and workforce development.

Vision: Leveraging the strength of partnerships to move South Carolina forward in the new space economy.

Goals:
• Create programs and initiatives responsive to NASA’s needs for research and data analytics
• Convene multi-sector partners to leverage strengths, resources, ideas, and initiatives.

NASA Alignment:
Multiple. CORE SC's collaborative model is of interest to NASA as they look for innovative methods for outreach.

Partners: NASA, federal and state agencies, industry, state universities and colleges, technical and community colleges, HBCUs, regional airports, municipal and governments, military and non-profit organizations, airports and aviation-related industry.

The CubeSat Launch Initiative brings together academia, industry, and government to develop low-Earth orbit satellites, promoting resilience and expanding the new space economy. This program is driving innovation and shaping the state's workforce and economic development trajectory.

Currently, CORE SC is working with Coastal Carolina University and the South Carolina Space Grant Consortium to create South Carolina's first CubeSat launch initiative. To learn more about this initiative CubeSat Launch Initiative.

Meetings: Meets via Microsoft Teams on the first and third Mondays of each month. Please send an email to info@coresc.net if you would like an invite to attend the CubeSat Working Group.

Purpose: A collaborative CubeSat program working to create South Carolina's first CubeSat launch with multiple universities and industry partners that prepares South Carolina for the future for the new space economy in terms of economic and workforce development.

Vision: Leveraging South Carolina’s aerospace and aviation industries, CORE SC’s CubeSat Launch Initiative facilitates partnerships throughout the state focusing on developing an innovative program that brings academia and industry together to create use-based missions for small satellites.
Goals:
• Create a program responsive to NASA’s needs for research and data analytics
• Expand South Carolina’s capacity by leveraging partner expertise and shared resources
• Initiate advanced technical skills and talent development
• Foster research, cutting-edge technologies, and economic development opportunities that generate resilience solutions and support NASA’s mission.
• Develop infrastructure and sponsor projects for CubeSats
• Foster and fund commercialization of new products, services, and capabilities for resilience solutions and space exploration.
• Develop strategic partnerships that leverage SC assets and economic clusters, academic research, industry, and foreign direct investment to grow South Carolina’s innovation economy and technology jobs
• Share curriculum and training programs that prepare the workforce for jobs in these sectors

NASA Alignment: https://www.nasa.gov/kennedy/launch-services-program/cubesat-launch-initiative/

Partners: South Carolina Space Grant Consortium, industry, state universities and colleges, technical and community colleges, HBCUs, regional airports, municipal and governments, NASA, military and non-profit organizations, airports and aviation-related industry.

HBCU Collaborative unites the eight HBCUs in South Carolina to share resources, apply for grants together, and increase overall visibility.

Meetings: Meets via Microsoft Teams the second Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am. Please email Clare Petersen if you would like an invite to attend the HBCU Collaborative Working Group.

Purpose: Create a collaborative environment for HBCUs within the state to share resources and expertise and expand access to grant funding opportunities, collaborative research, and internships.

Vision: The HBCU Collaborative is a powerful network that brings together eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in South Carolina. By sharing resources, applying for grants together, and increasing overall visibility, the Collaborative creates a stronger presence for HBCUs in the state and beyond. Through this partnership, the HBCUs pool their knowledge and expertise to better serve their students and communities. Together, they are transforming the landscape of higher education in South Carolina and creating a more accessible and equitable landscape for students.

Goals:
• Successfully write and receive grants
• High-speed broadband access at all campuses
• Improve collaboration among HBCUs

NASA Alignment:: https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/minority-university-research-education-project/murep-opportunities-and-resources/

Partners: Industry, HBCUs, K-12 schools, municipal and governments, NASA, non-profit organizations.

Meets bi-monthly at 9:00 am - 10:00 am. Stay tuned for more information