AUSTIN, Texas (Austin Chamber of Commerce PR) – Opportunity Austin, the Austin Chamber of Commerce’s five-county economic development initiative, has announced the addition of Space Technology & Exploration as one of its key industries for future economic development. The announcement was made today at the Austin Chamber’s Annual Meeting.
As a $314 billion market, Opportunity Austin recognizes the demand for growth in space exploration and technology including satellites, launch providers, spacecraft components, in-space services, software and robotics. This designation by Opportunity Austin opens the door for job expansion, development of industry and the recognition of the greater Austin region as a player in the rapidly- growing market of commercial space exploration and related technologies.