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Washington Governor establishes Space Council to boost aerospace economy
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has signed an executive order establishing a 23-member Governor’s Space Council. The council is designed to advise the governor on maintaining the state's competitiveness in the aerospace industry and enhancing its position as a global leader in the space economy.
The group includes a diverse range of stakeholders, such as representatives from the commercial space industry, advanced manufacturing, higher education, labor, and elected officials. Notable members include Kent Mayor Dana Ralph, State Senator Claudia Kauffman, Stoke Space CEO Andy Lapsa, and Blue Origin Chief Commercial Officer Michael Edmonds.
A key objective for the council is to explore the development of Washington-based commercial launch capabilities. The state currently hosts more than 90 space companies that employ over 13,000 workers and generate approximately $4.6 billion in annual economic activity.
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Blue Origin · Bob Ferguson · Dana Ralph · Kent · Stoke Space · Washington · Washington state
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Stoke Space CEO Andy Lapsa and Blue Origin CCO Michael Edmonds are council members. www.valleyrecord.com · www.vashonbeachcomber.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Governor Bob Ferguson established a new Governor’s Space Council via executive order. www.valleyrecord.com · www.vashonbeachcomber.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Governor’s Space Council consists of 23 members. www.valleyrecord.com · www.vashonbeachcomber.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The council includes Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and State Senator Claudia Kauffman. www.valleyrecord.com · www.vashonbeachcomber.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The council will advise on maintaining Washington’s competitiveness in the space economy. www.valleyrecord.com · www.vashonbeachcomber.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Washington is home to more than 90 space companies. www.valleyrecord.com · www.vashonbeachcomber.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The council will investigate developing Washington-based commercial launch capabilities. www.valleyrecord.com · www.vashonbeachcomber.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The state’s space industry generates approximately $4.6 billion in annual economic activity. www.valleyrecord.com · www.vashonbeachcomber.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Stoke Space CEO Andy Lapsa and Blue Origin Chief Commercial Officer Michael Edmonds were appointed to the council. www.auburn-reporter.com · www.kirklandreporter.com · www.federalwaymirror.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Governor Bob Ferguson announced a new 23-member Space Council on September 28. www.auburn-reporter.com · www.kirklandreporter.com · www.federalwaymirror.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Aerospace manufacturing in Kent employs nearly 9,700 people and generates $6.2 billion in direct economic output. www.auburn-reporter.com · www.kirklandreporter.com · www.federalwaymirror.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The council is designed to advise the governor on maintaining Washington's competitiveness in the space economy. www.auburn-reporter.com · www.kirklandreporter.com · www.federalwaymirror.com