# CU Aerospace

> Champaign-Urbana Aerospace (more commonly known as CU Aerospace or CUA) is a privately owned company located in Champaign, Illinois. Our 10,000 square foot headquarters is where our aerospace innovative technologies are being developed and produced.

CUA is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions:
- utilizing satellite technology to broaden communication
- surveillance
- navigation
- weather prediction capabilities

Champaign-Urbana Aerospace was founded in 1998 by 6 members who came together at the University of Illinois- Urbana-Champaign, where they were members of the faculty and staff in the Aerospace department of the University.

## Solutions

- [Spacecraft Solutions](https://www.cuaerospace.com/spacecraft-solutions): A list of environmentally conscious and cost-effective solutions ranging from propulsion systems, space hardware, and mission optimization software
- [Plasma Systems](https://www.cuaerospace.com/solutions/plasma-systems-technology): Detailed walk-thru of CUA's developing multiple plasma-based technologies to address emerging needs
- [Engineering Services](https://www.cuaerospace.com/products-services/engineering-services): A collection of experience engineering services with a very diverse range of capability to help you meet your testing goals
- [Thermal Solutions](https://www.cuaerospace.com/solutions/thermosys-matlab-toolbox): The THERMOSYS 5.1 Toolbox for MATLAB/Simulink® is a suite of simulation tools for analyzing the behavior of air-conditioning and refrigeration systems

## Company

- [About](https://www.cuaerospace.com/about/who-we-are): Company background, our mission, history, and affiliates
- [Team](https://www.cuaerospace.com/about/our-team): Team member and leadership information
- [Laboratories](https://www.cuaerospace.com/about/laboratories-facilities-cleanrooms): Explanation of our equipment, diagnostics, cleanrooms, vacuum chambers, and chemical processing hardware
- [Contact](https://www.cuaerospace.com/about/contact): How to reach our team and get in touch about products or technologies

## Optional

- [Technology Heritage](https://www.cuaerospace.com/solutions/technology-heritage-systems): A list of projects that have been shelved due to support and funding
- [News](https://www.cuaerospace.com/news/press-release-awards-events): Articles highlighting featured projects, company announcements, and press releases
- [Scientific Publications](https://www.cuaerospace.com/publications-presentations/publication-articles): A catalog of our entire published work from journals and conventions