What Happened
New Council To Strengthen State Position In Commercial Space Economy
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has signed an executive order establishing the Washington Space Council, a new statewide body focused on strengthening the state’s position in the rapidly growing commercial space economy. The council will assess Washington’s capabilities and identify investments, policies, and partnerships to support continued industry growth and economic opportunity. According to preliminary research, the space sector directly supports about 12,340 jobs and $8.1 billion in economic output in Washington. This development was first reported by 425 Business News.