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Airport Cooperative Research Program

ACRP, authorized by federal aviation legislation and funded through annual appropriations, was established in 2006. Sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), ACRP is an industry-driven program that produces practical research to address challenges faced by airport operators. Research topics are selected by an independent governing board appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, comprising representatives from airports, academia, the FAA, and the aviation industry.

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ACRP University Design Competition Winner's Unrelentless Pursuit Leads to Artemis II

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Learn how Jason Endsley’s ACRP University Design Competition experience helped launch his path to NASA. Now, he’s helping support Artemis missions through critical instrumentation work during spacecraft recovery.

Jun 5, 2026
Former ACRP University Design Competition winner Jason Endsley stands beside Artemis II recovery equipment
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