Space Vandenberg

“With the launch of Space Vandenberg, the Central Coast will remain at the forefront of the fast-growing space economy. This investment will bolster our region’s ability to lead in space innovation, create promising career opportunities for Central Coast residents, and strengthen local spaceport infrastructure.”

“California continues to lead the way in space infrastructure development and innovation. The establishment of Space Vandenberg will cement our state’s global standing as a spaceport leader while making meaningful investments in the Central Coast’s economy. By investing in state-of-the-art space infrastructure, collaborating directly with local universities to train the next generation of California aerospace leaders, and creating high-quality jobs, Space Vandenberg will have lasting impacts on America’s economic and national security.”

“We’re not just talking about creating jobs and growing our economy – we’re putting real dollars to work right now in communities across California. These investments will build momentum and deliver measurable progress in the months and years ahead, providing regions in every corner of the state with new tools to create good-paying jobs and strengthen local industries from the ground up.”

“We are approaching a point where humankind is going to access space like we have never done in our history as a race. It’s an incredibly important time for us to partner together to enable that.”

“We are committed to building pathways for students so that they can get the good jobs that they need on the Central Coast and can be successful.”

“At Cal Poly, we believe that discovery isn’t just about science, it’s about building the ventures and talent that turn the unknown into opportunity. We’re committed to: a steady stream of talent, students who are ready to contribute from day one, an entrepreneurial engine to power new ventures, and a long-standing commitment to aerospace that supports California’s leadership in space. We’re proud to contribute to Space Vandenberg, making the Central Coast a true launch pad for innovation and opportunity.”

“Space Vandenberg is an opportunity for us to unite, not only from different areas, but from different ideologies, to be united around a common commitment to the efforts of REACH, our government, education and industry partners. Space Vandenberg will take that opportunity for high paying jobs, head of household jobs, and make it a reality. As much as this is about national defense or the global economy… this is really about us, and it’s really about Central Coast families.”

“Space Vandenberg’s growth will ripple across the Central Coast, creating jobs, supporting innovation, helping families, and diversifying our regional economy.”

“We are thrilled to be part of this collaborative to bring our research excellence, innovation ecosystem and collaborative spirit to Space Vandenberg and to ensure California leads in both talent and in technology for decades to come.”