CesiumAstro has announced plans to build a new advanced manufacturing facility and establish its global headquarters in Bee Cave, Texas. The company expects to invest over $500 million in the project and create more than 500 jobs within five years.
Governor Greg Abbott commented on the development, stating, “CesiumAstro’s investment in Texas helps further position our state as a global hub for the aerospace, aviation and defense industry. I congratulate CesiumAstro on this significant expansion in the Austin area which will create hundreds of new, high-tech jobs for hardworking Texans. Partnering with industry leaders like CesiumAstro, Texas will continue to set the pace for innovation, technology, and advanced manufacturing in America.”
CesiumAstro is based in Texas and provides connectivity solutions for aviation, aerospace, and defense sectors. Its offerings include satellites, high-performance communications payloads, and advanced computing systems.
Shey Sabripour, Founder and CEO of CesiumAstro, said: “Our expansion in Texas marks a transformative step for CesiumAstro as we advance cutting-edge space and defense technologies in the United States. Texas is at the forefront of the new space economy, combining vision, top-tier talent, and powerful public-private partnerships. This is a project that could only be realized in Texas and will play a critical role in securing America’s future. We’re proud to partner with Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, and the Texas Space Commission, whose support fuels our growth, strengthens America’s domestic capabilities, and helps us build next-generation systems that will define the future of aerospace and our national security.”
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott leads efforts focused on economic development throughout the state. The office supports job growth initiatives that have contributed to record employment levels across Texas (https://gov.texas.gov/). Governor Abbott’s administration has emphasized fostering innovation through collaborations with businesses like CesiumAstro (https://gov.texas.gov/).
Abbott has led the executive branch since his election in 2014 (https://gov.texas.gov/), operating primarily from Austin at the State Insurance Building (https://gov.texas.gov/). His office is recognized for advancing initiatives that support economic opportunities as well as statewide services (https://gov.texas.gov/).
