From Texas to the Moon and Beyond

In this exciting episode of The Building Texas Show, host Justin McKenzie sits down with Norman Garza, the Executive Director of the Texas Space Commission, to discuss how Texas is leading the next era of space commercialization.

Recorded at YTexas in Garland, Texas, this episode unpacks how House Bill 3447 launched the Texas Space Commission, the state's $150 million investment in the commercial space industry, and the future of space exploration, workforce development, and innovation.

🌟 Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✅ Texas’ Growing Space Industry – The state is home to SpaceX, Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines, and 1,800+ space companies.

✅ Public-Private Partnerships – Why Texas is investing in commercial space stations, satellite manufacturing, and hypersonic technology.

✅ Workforce & Economic Development – How universities, trade schools, and businesses are preparing the next generation of space professionals.

✅ Rural Texas’ Role in Space – How Hondo, Kerrville, Midland, and other towns can capitalize on commercial space investment.

✅ Texas' Global Leadership – Why international investors and companies are choosing Texas as the epicenter for space innovation.

🚀 We also discuss how Texas is competing with California, Colorado, and Florida in the global space race, the impact of Firefly Aerospace’s lunar landing, and why space isn't just about rockets—it's about every aspect of our economy.

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📲 Follow Norman Garza & The Texas Space Commission:

🌎 Website: space.texas.gov

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