New study puts Vandenberg at $5.8B in economic impact, 20K jobs
Vandenberg Air Force Base was responsible for 20,000 jobs and $5.8 billion in economic activity in 2020, with room to grow to $7.9 billion in […]
Space + Aerospace
Vandenberg’s impact on Central Coast economy could grow to $6 billion in next decade
A new study commissioned by economic development group REACH estimated the military base’s economic impact could grow to more than $6 billion in the next 10 years […]
UCSB Space Tales
While one UCSB team reviews data from a recent mission, another prepares for one ahead. Meanwhile, Netflix plans a movie about UCSB College of Engineering […]
Goleta’s Deployable Space Systems acquired by portfolio firm Redwire
The rapidly growing company, whose rollout solar arrays were used by NASA to upgrade the International Space Station, positions Redwire as the world’s leading independent […]
Effort to create commercial space hub at Vandenberg Air Force Base moving quickly
Developing a commercial space launch hub that centers on Vandenberg but extends into the surrounding communities could mean millions, if not billions, of dollars for […]
Umbra raises $32 million for radar satellite constellation
Umbra, based in Santa Barbara, is preparing to launch its first microsatellite this year to provide Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery with a resolution of […]
County aims to boost space operations at VAFB
Santa Barbara County has officially signed on to the regional partnership to develop a thriving commercial space industry at Vandenberg Air Force Base and the […]
Santa Barbara County joins commercial space partnership
Santa Barbara County has officially signed on to the regional partnership working to develop a thriving commercial space industry at Vandenberg Air Force Base and […]
