Washington State Emerges as Major Space Industry Hub with 20% Job Growth Despite Blue Origin Setback - The Registry

Washington State Emerges as Major Space Industry Hub with 20% Job Growth Despite Blue Origin Setback - The Registry

Washington’s space sector adds 1,300 jobs this year, outpacing national trends as state challenges traditional aerospace powerhouses Washington State’s space industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with open positions increasing more than 20 percent since January despite early-year layoffs at Blue Origin, according to industry data from space ecosystem expert Stan Shull. The surge positions Washington as an increasingly formidable competi…