Innovation and The Valley
Aerospace Valley has been making history since World War II. Today The Valley is uniquely positioned to become an air and space port for the future. The aerospace and aeronautic innovation taking place here is unprecedented. Innovation continues to pour out of The Valley with no signs of slowing down.
Titans of Industry in California
F-16 Tower fly-by at Edwards Air Force Base
VSS Unity
Third Rocket Powered Flight
KC-46 and F-35 test refueling over Edwards Air Force Base
A world-class team – comprising of engineers, technicians, mission controllers, and many more wonderful professionals – continues to push the boundaries of technology and exploration. Our dedication to finding the best people for Virgin Galactic has resulted in our unique and inspiring sense of purpose, and a strong culture of safety and achievement. Inspiring future generations and making it possible to see our beautiful home planet from a new perspective.
VSS Unity
The first rocket powered supersonic flight was carried out on April 5 2018 over the Mojave desert. Reaching altitudes of 84,271ft. before gliding home.
Breaking the Sound Barrier
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Total of 203,000 direct jobs created by the California Aerospace market (includes Commercial, Military, and Civilian employment).
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Total of 511,000 direct, induced, and indirect employment created by the California Aerospace market.
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Other industries impacted include: Finance, Real Estate, Construction, and Transportation/ Warehousing, and other.
Employment from California Aerospace
Market Share by the Dollar
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California generated $62B aerospace industry revenues, representing 9% of the global Aerospace market and 21% of the U.S. industry.
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California holds 19% of the global Space market, with leading positions in satellite manufacturing & engineering services.
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California is a leader in Satellite Manufacturing, claiming 29% of a $17B global market.
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California has captured $30B (26%) of the $114B global Satellite Services market.
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California gets 28% of Department of Defense Space spending, with a focus on Satellite Manufacturing.
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Innovation by the Numbers
Space Industry Innovation and Exterior Impacts
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The safest platform for crew being an unmanned aerial vehicle. Making it the most effective tool for gathering intelligence for the USA.
Solving the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Their 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services.
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The world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense, space and security systems, and service provider of aftermarket support. As America’s biggest manufacturing exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing products and tailored services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training.
Boeing 700 Series Aircraft
806 units delivered in 2018 make these Boeing aircraft the most used aircraft in the world.