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Cowboy Space Leases Large Facility in Kent for Aerospace Manufacturing

September 17, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Cowboy Space leases 291,035-square-foot facility in Kent.
Facility will support space and rocket development.
Company aims to develop solar-powered orbital data centers.
Expected to add 300 new jobs to the region.

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Strategic Implications

This lease may indicate growing demand for specialized aerospace manufacturing facilities in the Puget Sound region. Cowboy Space's expansion could suggest a shift towards more advanced and sustainable space technology, which may benefit the local economy and attract more industry players to the area.

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What Happened

California Company Expands Presence in Puget Sound Region

Cowboy Space, a California-based aerospace and advanced manufacturing firm, has leased a large facility in Kent, Washington, to support its space and rocket development operations. The company plans to transform the former Costco warehouse into a specialized manufacturing operation, with a focus on developing solar-powered orbital data centers. According to Newmark Real Estate, the lease is the largest industrial lease in the Puget Sound region so far this year, and is expected to add around 300 new jobs to the area. The move was reported by the Issaquah Reporter.

Source | Originally Published: September 16, 2026

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