Universities Space Research Association Abbreviation USRA Formation March 12, 1969; 53 years ago (1969-03-12) Founder James E. Webb et al. Founded at Washington, D.C. Legal status Nonprofit organization Purpose "To advance the space- and aeronautics-related sciences"[1] Headquarters 7178 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, Maryland 21046 Location United States Region Multinational Fields Aeronautics Space research Official language English President Jeffrey Isaacson Chair of the board of trustees William F. Ballhaus Jr. Subsidiaries Lunar and Planetary Institute Affiliations NASA Website www.usra.edu