Mission: To inspire & educate the people of delaware and the surrounding area in learning about the earth's environment, space science, mathematics & technology through the use of academies, presentations, symposiums, professional development, events & activities & the resources of the organization's educational & recreational facilities. Programs: Provides innovative and challenging educational experiences through its sponsorship of the delaware aerospace academy, rockets for science program, launching a dream program and other programs to young people and teachers in the state of delaware. Dasef is in the midst of a capital campaign to construct a unique facility in kent county, delaware that will embody responsible use of technology, along with a stewardship of our planet and its resources. As of december 31, 2017, $10,881,536 has been capitalized into the project of which $9,072,829 is construction-in-process and $1,808,707 related to the environmental outpost and various infrastructure which has been placed into service.