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Kent political, aerospace leaders on Governor’s Space Council
The council will advise Ferguson on industry growth, workforce needs and launch capability as Washington’s space sector employs more than 13,000 workers.
- Governor Bob Ferguson named 23 members to the Governor's Space Council on September 28 to advise Washington on maintaining leadership in the commercial space economy.
- Washington is home to more than 90 space companies employing more than 13,000 workers, generating approximately $4.6 billion in annual economic activity and $1.6 billion in payroll.
- The council will "evaluate Washington's competitive position relative to other leading states and nations in the commercial space economy" while assessing infrastructure, supply chain capacity, and workforce needs.
- Members include Kent Mayor Dana Ralph, Stoke Space CEO Andy Lapsa, and Blue Origin Chief Commercial Officer Michael Edmonds, representing government, industry, and education sectors.
- Building on a legacy where Boeing workers constructed lunar rovers for Apollo missions between 1969 and 1971, Ferguson said the council will help the state "innovate and adapt" as the sector grows.
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