The document discusses the National AeroSpace Training & Research Center (NASTAR), which conducts research, training, education, and testing in aerospace fields. NASTAR is a subsidiary of Environmental Tectonics Corporation, founded in 1969. It offers programs in spaceflight training, military pilot training, research, and STEM education. The document also discusses trends in STEM fields and the growing need for engineers and scientists due to factors such as globalization and an aging workforce.