Advanced space communications company CesiumAstro plans to invest more than $500 million in a new, high-tech advanced manufacturing facility and global headquarters in Bee Cave, Texas. The project will create more than 500 new jobs in the next five years.
Texas-based CesiumAstro is a leader in connectivity solutions for the aviation, aerospace, and defense industries delivering end-to-end solutions encompassing satellites, high-performance communications payloads, and advanced computing systems. The company also has facilities in Colorado, California, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
“Our expansion in Texas marks a transformative step for CesiumAstro as we advance cutting-edge space and defense technologies in the United States,” said Shey Sabripour, Founder and CEO of CesiumAstro. “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.”
“CesiumAstro’s investment in Texas helps further position our state as a global hub for the aerospace, aviation and defense industry,” commented Governor Greg Abbott. “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.”
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