Implement breakthrough exploration projects that drive scientific and societal benefit

Projects at the Brinson Hub will test fundamental theories, explore areas few have ever ventured and demonstrate critical new technologies. Results should be revolutionary and awe-inspiring to both the scientific community and broad society.

Produce a new generation of "space savvy" alumni.

Education is at the core of our mission, with a thriving community of students, postdocs, and visiting researchers. The Brinson Hub will provide end-to-end hands-on opportunities, producing alumni who have had deep experience with exploration missions.

Execute with speed, agility, and risk tolerance.

The Brinson Hub projects will be accepting of risk, both in implementation and objective. It is expected that some projects will fail to meet their objectives due to audacious challenges - if everything is successful, the Brinson Hub may not be pushing hard enough at boundaries. A core practice at the Brinson Hub will be to "fail fast" to allow for rapid iteration.

Seize emerging opportunities in the broader ecosystem of Earth and space exploration.

The Brinson Hub seeks to embrace and benefit from rapid advancement in technology and novel exploration opportunities driven by the commercial sector. To this end, the Brinson Hub will seek to identify and facilitate non-traditional opportunities for partnership.

Respond to the strategic ambitions of both Caltech and JPL.

Projects at the Brinson Hub should significantly advance the interests of Caltech, JPL, and society at large. Post-project debriefs will focus on lessons that raise the capability of these institutions.