Carthage College

Carthage College is an academic institution heavily involved in space science research and development, particularly through its undergraduate program. The college develops payload experiments for NASA and commercial partners, with students designing, building, and flying these experiments on parabolic and suborbital flights. Carthage is also the lead institution for the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium, supporting space-related education, research, and public outreach programs in the state. Key areas of focus include microgravity research, propellant gauging technology, and partnerships with organizations like NASA, Blue Origin, and the Georgia Institute of Technology.