Pekkanen, Saadia M.Arte, ShirshoreHagen, ElikoJiang, YuchenKebede, Sertseluel D.McGivern, JackSteele, NickStricklin, KendraBae, EuihyunSteckler, ErisaKing, DougLandon, JoeMiller, GusThibedeau, Jason2019-05-175/16/20192019-05-172018http://hdl.handle.net/1773/43769This report highlights the central role Washington state can play in fostering the next generation of space startups as a renowned space hub. The NewSpace industry is estimated to become a trillion-dollar industry by 2030, according to Morgan Stanley.1 Nano-satellites, big data, and rocket innovation are unleashing a torrent of commercial opportunity for companies capable of harnessing unprecedented access to space. With a legacy of innovative aerospace and technology companies, world-class research institutions, and an entrepreneurial culture, Washington already has a vital foundation for cultivating the next generation of companies in the NewSpace sector.report