INFORMING POLICY: INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLES AND CONGRESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
To keep Washington’ s space companies informed and competitive, Space Northwest hosts regular Industry Roundtables. These sessions have tackled everything from STEM education gaps and testing facility needs to supply chain resilience, defense-sector opportunities, and shifting NASA procurement strategies.
Insights from these discussions feed into Space Northwest’ s policy briefings to state and federal legislators— helping ensure that Washington’ s space industry has a voice in shaping the regulatory and funding environment it needs to thrive.
ELEVATING WASHINGTON’ S INFLUENCE
Washington’ s role in the global space economy highlights its evolution from an emerging hub to a sustained leader on the world stage.
As projections place the global space economy between $ 1 trillion and $ 2 trillion by mid-century, Washington’ s innovation isn’ t just scaling— it’ s shaping the very course of the frontier. The state’ s network of engineers, entrepreneurs, institutions, and supply-chain partners is working in concert to advance Washington’ s role in the global space economy. Supported by organizations like Space Northwest that help connect stakeholders, share resources, and amplify opportunities, this collective effort is positioning the state to remain a key contributor to shaping the industry’ s future.
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