With the nations second-largest aerospace economy, Colorado is an aerospace leader and a premier location for companies conducting aerospace-related activities.

It is this business-friendly atmosphere that has attracted the nation's top aerospace contractors to Metro Denver, including:

The Metro Denver and Northern Colorado region also has a strong cluster of companies involved in geospatial technologies, remote sensing, imaging, and related industries. Additionally, with major DoD, NASA, and commercial activities, Colorado is the U.S. center for military space. The state's four military commandsthe primary customers for space-based research, development, acquisition, and operationsensure industry growth.

In 2017, Front Range Airport continued the application process for certification from the FAA to operate as a horizontal-launch spaceport facility. The subsequent designation for Spaceport Colorado, which may be granted in 2018, fulfills a 2011 declaration by Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorados intent to become a spaceport state. The effort will increase Colorados competitiveness in the aerospace industry and support new opportunities in the future growth of commercial space research and transportation.

Aerospace Day at the Colorado Capitol occurs annually to recognize the industrys importance to the states economic growth. In 2015, the Colorado Legislature formed a bipartisan Aerospace and Defense Caucus to further support the continued expansion of aerospace and defense within the state.

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