Ohio State University soon will be home to the first science park devoted to space research.
Space technology company Voyager Space announced Monday it selected a proposal from OSU, the State of Ohio, JobsOhio and One Columbus to host the the terrestrial analog of the George Washington Carver Science Park.
“We have only just begun to scratch the surface of the possibilities and opportunities that await us in the ‘final frontier,’ and our ability to maximize future exploration hinges on collaboration between scientists and industry experts,” Ohio State President Kristina M. Johnson said in a statement. “Locating the terrestrial lab of the George Washington Carver Science Park at Ohio State will be the best possible way to facilitate this joint effort and ensure we are sharing resources, research and knowledge across multiple disciplines.”
