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Starkville is the home of Mississippi State University. Ranked as the 35^th research college in the nation, the Bagley College of Engineering produces innovative and collaborative research for all sectors of industry. The Raspet Flight Research Laboratory is one of the premier flight research facilities in the country, Raspet has incubated and developed such companies as Stark Aerospace, Aurora Flight Sciences, GE Aerospace and American Eurocopter. All of these companies have grown into facilities close to Starkville and prove that the sky is not the limit for aerospace research and development is right in Oktibbeha County

Raspet Flight Research Lab – Mississippi State University

Located at the Bryan Municipal Field in Starkville, this premier university research facility is part of the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Mississippi State University. Bryan Field has a 5,500-foot runway.

Facilities

90,000 square foot enclosed lab in the lab and annex building
Office space
Hangar space
Precision machine shop
Autoclave
5-axis mill/polisher
Lay-up room
Engineering bays
Oven
2,450 square feet of temperature and humidity controlled cutting and lay-up rooms
Aircraft assembly room
Structural test room

Research Includes

Full-scale flight vehicle development and testing
Advanced composites development and fabrication
Computer-controlled manufacturing
Tests of prototype composite structures and components

Companies Worked With/Supported

Honda Motor Company
Westinghouse Electronics
Mod-Works
DuPont Aerospace
Bosch

Aerospace Companies Incubated/Developed

Department of Aerospace Engineering – Mississippi State University

This academic program focuses on hands-on experience for students in research with faculty and in several different laboratories including the Raspet Flight Research Lab. The undergraduate program focuses on the analysis, design, testing, and prediction of performance of aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft which operate in the atmosphere, outer space, or in a fluid medium. Major areas of study include aerodynamics, propulsion, flight mechanics, structures, stability and control, astrodynamics, composite materials, and multidisciplinary design. The graduate program focuses on fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, flight mechanics and controls, flight test engineering, and design optimization.

Skilled Available Workforce

Mississippi State University

Located in Starkville, Mississippi State University graduates are trained in the fields important to the aerospace industry. Our access to experienced alumni is unprecedented. We can help you find the ideal, experienced candidate for your company through the MSU Carreer Center.

Follow this link to enrollment and degrees conferred at Mississippi State University.

Workforce Training

Center for Manufacturing Technology Excellence – East Mississippi Community College

Located in Mayhew at the Golden Triangle Campus, 12 miles east of Starkville, the Center offers industry-driven training to create technically proficient workers. The facility includes two computer labs, a 70-seat auditorium, 2 classrooms, and a commons area which can be used for trade shows or conferences.

GTR Global Industrial Aerospace Park

Located 20 miles from Starkville, this aerospace park is adjacent to the Golden Triangle Regional Airport.

Aerospace Alliance

Mississippi is a member of the Aerospace Alliance which works to promote policies, programs, and projects related to the aerospace industry.

Tax Incentives for the Aerospace Industry

Mississippi Aerospace Initiative Incentives Program

For manufacturers and assemblers in the aerospace industry
For companies that provide research, development, or training services in the aerospace industry
10-year exemption from income and franchise taxes
Sales and use tax exemption for facility start-up
Companies must invest minimum $30 million and create 100 full-time jobs
Learn about this program and who qualifies