AeroFly LLC

Want to understand how America maintains its technological edge in space? This #WorldSpaceWeek, meet Liam Murray, a current NobleReach Scholar and Aero-Mechanical Engineer at AeroFly LLC. A mechanical engineering PhD student from Omaha, Nebraska, Liam now spends his days developing extraterrestrial material conveyors while witnessing the intersection between government, industry, and academia. Our Scholars bring technical excellence to government’s highest-stake challenges, shaping the next generation of space infrastructure and technological innovation. This is just a glimpse of the mission-driven work you can be part of as a NobleReach Scholar. Watch Liam share how he’s shaping the next generation of mission-driven innovators. 

AeroFly LLC, a startup based at the Research Park at SDSU, is gaining national recognition for advancing technologies that support lunar infrastructure, in-situ resource utilization, and digital twin modeling. With multiple SBIR awards, a NASA Tech Leap Prize, and a new collaboration with DesignMill/thingz.ai on a five-year digital twin program, AeroFly is combining advanced simulation with rapid prototyping to accelerate innovation. Named the Research Park’s Start-Up of the Year, AeroFly is showing how South Dakota can play a vital role in the growing space economy while strengthening national technology and workforce pipelines. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gtdHwQBY #SpaceTech #Innovation #ResearchParkatSDSU

From Omaha to the Moon (literally).   Liam Murray's journey showcases exactly why NobleReach exists. A mechanical engineering PhD student selected from more than 1,200 applicants, he's now developing extraterrestrial material conveyors while learning about how government, industry, and academia are working together to solve our toughest challenges from top defense procurement experts. The result? Direct access to senior leaders at the federal, state, and local levels and the connections to turn breakthrough research into national capability. When we bridge talent, technology, and mission—extraordinary things happen. Read his story: https://lnkd.in/erJAaCyu #Innovation #PublicService #Aerospace  

🚀 Mission Ready. Impact Ahead. Twenty-Eight exceptional NobleReach Scholars have completed bootcamp and are now embedded from coast to coast in government agencies and with industry partners, redefining innovation that delivers for the American people. Their bootcamp experience? Unmatched. Over the last two weeks, they learned directly from leaders at the highest levels including Governor Kevin Stitt, Director of OPM Scott Kupor, Ambassador Cindy Dyer of the McCain Institute, Gen. Paul M. Nakasone (ret.) and many more. These voices didn’t just share insights; they shaped how our Scholars see the intersection of technology and mission. From AI and cybersecurity to material science and business process innovation—our Scholars aren't just filling roles, they're solving some of the most pressing challenges facing our country while pioneering the future of mission-driven careers. This is just the beginning. Applications for our 2026 cohort open soon! Ready to leverage your expertise where it matters most? Your country needs your talent, and we'll provide the pathway. Sign up to be the first to know when applications are open at https://lnkd.in/eihXr7SH The future of American innovation starts with you. #NobleReachScholars #PublicServiceInnovation #STEMCareers #MissionDriven