HONOLULU — The University of Hawai'i at Hilo and the Colorado School of Mines want to jointly research how to support human life in outer space.

UH-Hilo is home to a center dedicated to developing technologies that will enable humans to sustain life on another plant.

The Colorado school has a research center that focuses on how the natural resources of space can meet human survival needs on the moon and other planets.

UH-Hilo Chancellor Rose Tseng and School of Mines President Bill Scoggins expect to sign an agreement early next week that will establish their partnership.

They expect their pact will expand research opportunities for faculty and students at both schools.