NSI Hosted U.S. Space Force Major General Robert Claude and Colonel Raj Agrawal
The Center for National Security Initiatives (NSI) recently hosted a campus visit from U.S. Space Force Major General Robert Claude and Colonel Raj Agrawal, who were recently appointed as the University of Colorado’s (CU) "champions" in the Space Force’s University Partnership Program. During the visit, General Claude, pictured with members of CU’s Air Force ROTC, engaged in productive discussions on collaborative opportunities between the Space Force and CU’s research community.
The focus of the visit centered on leveraging NSI’s classified research facility, which is set to become operational in 2025. The state-of-the-art facility is expected to play a critical role in supporting national defense research and innovation, providing a secure environment for highly sensitive work in space technology and defense systems.
General Claude and Colonel Agrawal emphasized the importance of building strong partnerships with academic institutions like CU to advance Space Force’s mission. These discussions underscored a shared commitment to developing solutions for space security challenges, with a specific focus on harnessing CU’s research capabilities and training the next generation of aerospace and defense professionals.
The collaboration marks a pivotal opportunity for CU’s research teams and students to directly contribute to national space initiatives, aligning academic innovation with critical defense objectives.
