Ferguson launches council to boost WA’s commercial space industry

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: September 29, 2026

Words: 584

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson hopes the state’s space entrepreneurs can pilot their industry to infinity and beyond.

To that end, Ferguson signed an executive order Monday night launching the 23-person Washington Space Council. Its mission is to come up with bold ideas to propel Washington’s commercial space industry to new heights — and possibly development of a launch facility somewhere in the state.

“Washington has deep …

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