ANNAPOLIS, Md. – On May 29, Governor Wes Moore (D) announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with NASA Goddard’s Space Flight Center.
“NASA and MEDCO are synonymous with innovation, growth, discovery, and strength. Today, the State of Maryland reaffirms our commitment to these principles, and others, by investing in this partnership,” said Gov. Moore.
“Maryland is ready to lead, and by standing united with our partners in both the public and private sector, we will make Maryland more competitive and position our state to win the decade.”
Under the MOU, the Department of Commerce and NASA will collaborate to promote technology transfer, STEM education, aerospace industry development and community outreach. This will include raising awareness of resources such as Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer funding. The Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) will host business outreach events in partnership with Commerce and NASA in Prince George’s County and the Lower Eastern Shore.
“Maintaining and growing Maryland’s strategic advantage in the aerospace industry requires collaboration with our formidable partners at facilities like the Goddard Space Flight Center,” said Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kevin Anderson, the state’s first Black Secretary of Commerce. “We’re thrilled to sign this agreement, which will support NASA’s innovative work and help make our state more competitive.”
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