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Space Minds: Texas as a strategic space hub

03/09/2026

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In this episode of Space Minds, Jeff Foust moderates a panel at AIAA AscendxTexas on the role Texas is playing in the space economy. With a series of industry leaders they discuss the capabilities and strategies required to stay competitive especially amid global competition and accelerating demand.

FROM THE CONVERSATION

"People want to come here because we have the people who understand how to do mission control; how to do all of the hard things ... The culture of Texas and feeling like everybody's a neighbor helps you get things done better together."

—Kelly Page, President & CEO, Barrios

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