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CesiumAstro to officially move HQ to Bee Cave, create 500 jobs and invest $500M

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January 14, 2026
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CesiumAstro is bringing its global headquarters and advanced manufacturing operations to Bee Cave, with plans to add more than 500 new jobs and a $500 million investment to the region over the next five years. Opportunity Austin was proud to support this effort and help advance another major win for the region’s growing aerospace and defense sector.

“This investment represents more than capital and job creation. It reflects the strength of our regional talent pipeline, our innovation-driven ecosystem, and is the result of a coordinated effort across state, local, and industry partners that enable companies like CesiumAstro to scale and succeed here,” – Susan Davenport, CEO, Opportunity Austin.

Read the full Austin Business Journal story here.

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