Austin, a well-known hub for innovation, research, start-up generation, big data, mobile solutions, electronics manufacturing, super-computing, and more, is positioned to offer fertile ground space-based enterprises to grow.
Assets like The University of Texas’s top-10 ranked aerospace engineering programs, affiliated research centers, and advanced computing capabilities combine in Austin with a preeminent culture of entrepreneurship, commercialization expertise, and a vibrant industrial base.
An engaged and collaborative tech community, an abundance of skilled talent, and a world-class quality of life make Austin the place to capitalize on new business models of the space industry.
The Emerging Space Industry
Our world is experiencing a convergence of industries like cloud computing, platform solutions, big data, the internet of things and space technology. The way we think of technology and the world around us is drastically changing and our access to new information is increasing at an exponential rate. The world is no longer a passive experience, but rather a place of technology-driven engagement and connectedness.
The Space Economy sector is growing and fueling these new opportunities and access. As we move into the future, our mission will be to make sense of the incredible amount of information and data available, while opening up new business opportunities. While Texas has established itself as a major player in the space industry, Austin’s place at the forefront of technology and innovation makes the region the ideal destination for new space companies. Austin’s creativity and innovation changes the way we think about technology and pushes our world forward.
“Central Texas companies are developing a wide range of space-related technologies, including rockets, satellites with experimental communication capabilities and 3-D printers that could build housing on the moon.” | Austin American-Statesman, Feb. 5, 2022
Austin's Space Industry Targets
- Satellites & small satellites
- Small launch providers
- Spacecraft components
- Internet & software
- Human space flight
- In space services
- Space resources
Austin Area Space Technology Ecosystem
Over 12,000 employees are aligned within the aerospace, aviation, and supporting industry sectors with many more – over 176,000 –in the overall tech ecosystem.
“I think Austin is going to be the next generation of the space sector, and command control center. A lot of innovation is going to happen. This is the beginning.” | Naeem Altaf, CTO Space Tech, IBM
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Austin, a well-known hub for innovation, research, start-up generation, big data, mobile solutions, electronics manufacturing, super-computing, and more, is positioned to offer fertile ground space-based enterprises to grow.
Assets like The University of Texas’s top-10 ranked aerospace engineering programs, affiliated research centers, and advanced computing capabilities combine in Austin with a preeminent culture of entrepreneurship, commercialization expertise, and a vibrant industrial base.
An engaged and collaborative tech community, an abundance of skilled talent, and a world-class quality of life make Austin the place to capitalize on new business models of the space industry.
The Emerging Space Industry
Our world is experiencing a convergence of industries like cloud computing, platform solutions, big data, the internet of things and space technology. The way we think of technology and the world around us is drastically changing and our access to new information is increasing at an exponential rate. The world is no longer a passive experience, but rather a place of technology-driven engagement and connectedness.
The Space Economy sector is growing and fueling these new opportunities and access. As we move into the future, our mission will be to make sense of the incredible amount of information and data available, while opening up new business opportunities. While Texas has established itself as a major player in the space industry, Austin’s place at the forefront of technology and innovation makes the region the ideal destination for new space companies. Austin’s creativity and innovation changes the way we think about technology and pushes our world forward.
“Central Texas companies are developing a wide range of space-related technologies, including rockets, satellites with experimental communication capabilities and 3-D printers that could build housing on the moon.” | Austin American-Statesman, Feb. 5, 2022
Austin's Space Industry Targets
- Satellites & small satellites
- Small launch providers
- Spacecraft components
- Internet & software
- Human space flight
- In space services
- Space resources
Austin Area Space Technology Ecosystem
Over 12,000 employees are aligned within the aerospace, aviation, and supporting industry sectors with many more – over 176,000 –in the overall tech ecosystem.
“I think Austin is going to be the next generation of the space sector, and command control center. A lot of innovation is going to happen. This is the beginning.” | Naeem Altaf, CTO Space Tech, IBM
| OVER 400 EMPLOYEES | 100-399 EMPLOYEES | UNDER 100 EMPLOYEES |
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