Space Center (INSA) Investigation Casts Doubt on Montana University Leaders

Despite a mission statement as a non-profit company working to stimulate private business in the aerospace industry for Montana, an aerospace company with ties to the University of Montana has little proof that significant work is being done. As a result, the chairman of the Montana Board of Regents wants to know what happened to more than $3 million in NASA grants the Inland Northwest Space Alliance has received since its creation in 2003.

According to its records, the center has promoted some educational outreach programs for schoolchildren, held a benefit golf tournament, begun fundraising for a multi-million dollar children’s space camp and little else.

By Dylan Tucker

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