The Commercial Space Federation launched a State and Local Council in July 2026 to coordinate regional space economies toward national capacity goals. Four founding members -- the Texas Space Commission, Arizona Space Commission, Space Florida, and Space Northwest -- joined to address shared challenges in launch capability, infrastructure, supply chains, and workforce scaling. The move reflects recognition that individual states building space economies in parallel cannot meet the nation's growing demand or compete effectively against global rivals without coordinated investment and strategic alignment.
The Council operates as a connector between state and regional organizations, federal policymakers, and commercial space companies. Members gain access to briefings on federal priorities, appropriations, and regulatory shifts, plus direct industry links for companies evaluating expansion and supply-chain partnerships. By mapping regional strengths against national gaps, the Council aims to reduce redundancy and single points of failure in critical capabilities, strengthening U.S. industrial base resilience in commercial space operations.