UCLA has long been a leader in space science and technology, going back to a time that predates the space age of the 1940s. By the 1960s, seminal UCLA discoveries in space physics, observations, and development of novel computational models propelled UCLA to the forefront of space research in the nation. Ever since the Apollo program, UCLA has been intimately involved in robotic and planetary exploration, which continues to capture the nation’s imagination. Across campus, space science is cross-fertilized with plasma physics in the laboratory, fusion, and materials processing. Recently, there has been unprecedented investment in the space sector from government and industry, much of it occurring in and around Southern California. As the #1 ranked public university in the US, UCLA will engage its outstanding talent pool to take advantage of this grand opportunity. Together, we will create value for our students, the space sector in southern California and across the country, and broader society.