What Happened
State Seeks to Maintain Leadership in Commercial Space
Washington state has launched a new Governor’s Space Council to boost its commercial space industry, which already produces most of the world’s working satellites. The 23-member advisory council will bring together industry leaders, labor, universities, and lawmakers to identify opportunities and barriers for the state’s space sector. The council’s creation was announced by Governor Bob Ferguson, who signed an executive order establishing the council. According to the governor’s office, the council will help the state innovate and adapt to the rapidly growing space industry, as reported by the Lynnwood Times.