The Florida Countdown to the Future
Florida is the premier launch site for the aerospace industry. With our current infrastructure, competitive edge, and talented workforce, Florida is the natural state to establish an international aerospace spaceport. As home to one of only five commercially licensed spaceports in the United States, Florida has the ability to host commercial, civil and military space operations. Florida’s aerospace industry is comprised of some 1000 companies and 6 million workers across the state. Increasing interest in capturing the aerospace business has some states stepping up their recruiting efforts and incentive plans. These states include California, Virginia, Colorado, Texas and New Mexico. We must aggressively retain and grow our state’s aerospace industry to compete in this race.
"Some Western states want to take over the U.S. space business - and that business should be with us in Florida."
Charlie Crist, Governor, Florida 2007.
