Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)

The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is an organization that manages and operates major astronomical observatories and telescopes on behalf of NASA and other scientific agencies. Comprising a consortium of universities, AURA provides the infrastructure for cutting-edge astronomical research, enabling scientists to study the universe beyond what individual institutions could do alone. By coordinating and maintaining state-of-the-art facilities like the Hubble Space Telescope and others, AURA plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of the cosmos through collaborative scientific efforts.