CesiumAstro has announced plans to build a new advanced manufacturing facility and global headquarters in Bee Cave, Texas. The company’s investment exceeds $500 million and is expected to create more than 500 jobs over the next five years.
Governor Greg Abbott welcomed the announcement, stating, “CesiumAstro’s investment in Texas helps further position our state as a global hub for the aerospace, aviation and defense industry. I congratulate CesiumAstro on this significant expansion in the Austin area which will create hundreds of new, high-tech jobs for hardworking Texans. Partnering with industry leaders like CesiumAstro, Texas will continue to set the pace for innovation, technology, and advanced manufacturing in America.”
CesiumAstro specializes in connectivity solutions for aviation, aerospace, and defense sectors. The company provides services that include satellites, communications payloads, and computing systems.
Shey Sabripour, Founder and CEO of CesiumAstro, said, “Our expansion in Texas marks a transformative step for CesiumAstro as we advance cutting-edge space and defense technologies in the United States. Texas is at the forefront of the new space economy, combining vision, top-tier talent, and powerful public-private partnerships. This is a project that could only be realized in Texas and will play a critical role in securing America’s future. We’re proud to partner with Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, and the Texas Space Commission, whose support fuels our growth, strengthens America’s domestic capabilities, and helps us build next-generation systems that will define the future of aerospace and our national security.”
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott plays an active role in economic development across the state by supporting job growth initiatives such as this one. The office maintains its primary location at the State Insurance Building in Austin (source). Under Governor Abbott’s leadership since 2014 (source), efforts have focused on fostering innovation through public-private partnerships while advancing employment opportunities statewide (source). These actions have contributed to record employment levels throughout Texas (source).
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