Originally selected by NASA for its isolated location in the Pisgah National Forest, PARI was established in September 1998 as a not-for-profit public organization dedicated to providing hands-on educational, business and research opportunities for users and lovers of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) disciplines.
October 28th, 2023 marked sixty years since the NASA began operations at the Rosman Tracking Station
Since then the day to day operations have changed many times, but the mission of bringing humans closer to what lies above us has remained the same.
An appointment is required for all visits. Contact info@pari.edu, view our Calendar, or see the Visit section of this site to learn more.