Washington’s only space-dedicated association—driving impact through connection, storytelling, and bold industry initiatives.
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ACCELERATING GROWTH
Our Mission
Powering the Pacific Northwest’s space economy with bold ideas, workforce development support, and strategic partnerships.
The Pacific Northwest is home to a dynamic and growing space economy—with Washington state at its core.
To accelerate this momentum, we support regional growth by:
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Leading economic development efforts, conferences, and industry events
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Elevating the region’s brand through targeted marketing and compelling storytelling
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Showcasing the economic impact of the space industry
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Executing media and public relations campaigns
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Enabling business-to-business collaboration
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Supporting business retention, expansion, and attraction
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Fostering entrepreneurship through incubators, accelerators, and support for early-stage space ventures
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The Pacific Northwest helped launch the Space Age.
Space Northwest is making sure we lead the next one.
The future of humanity points to space—opening new frontiers, safeguarding our planet, and uniting people across the globe. From the Apollo-era Lunar Rovers built in Washington to the rise of Blue Origin and SpaceX, the Pacific Northwest has long been at the forefront of space innovation.
Space Northwest aims to keep it that way.
We’re harnessing the region’s 65+ year legacy in aerospace to grow a modern space economy—fueled by innovation, entrepreneurship, and opportunity. Through strategic partnerships, we’re connecting communities, creating pathways into high-demand careers, and amplifying the Pacific Northwest’s leadership on the global stage.
We’re advancing key objectives including workforce development, entrepreneurship, marketing, academic partnerships, and more—all aimed at strengthening the entire space ecosystem.
Washington’s space sector is globally recognized—home to giants, startups, universities, and innovators across defense, commercial, and research. But to seize the opportunity ahead, we need to grow the workforce and broaden participation in space careers—especially among women and underrepresented communities.
The next wave of space exploration is here.
Space Northwest is making sure the Pacific Northwest leads it.
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Events & Programs
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Washington's Space Economy & Ecosystem
The global space economy is projected to exceed $1.8 trillion by 2035. Washington is uniquely positioned to capture a significant share of this growth.
Washington is home to a dynamic and growing ecosystem of space companies. Kent-based Blue Origin and Stoke Space are pushing the boundaries of reusable launch systems. Amazon’s Project Kuiper, headquartered in Kirkland, and SpaceX’s Starlink, with a strong presence in Redmond, are building massive broadband satellite constellations. Emerging players like Gravitics, Helion Energy, Interlune, and Starfish Space, are turning science fiction into reality. Engine developers such as Rocket Propulsion Systems and L3Harris have deep technical roots here. Legacy aerospace anchors like Boeing continue to lead in satellite and human spaceflight programs. Connectivity leaders like Kymeta and RBC Signals are ensuring that Washington is at the forefront of orbital communications.
13,000
JOBS ARE DIRECTLY TIED TO THE SPACE INDUSTRY IN WA, WITH THOUSANDS MORE INDIRECTLY RELATED THROUGH VENDORS AND WASHINGTON'S ROBUST SUPPLY CHAIN
$4.6B
THE INDUSTRY CREATES MORE THAN $4.6 BILLION OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN THE STATE
60%
WAGES IN THE SPACE INDUSTRY ARE 60% HIGHER THAN THE STATEWIDE MEDIAN WAGE
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SPACE COMPANIES CALL WASHINGTON HOME, WITH MORE ON THE WAY
