Space infrastructure company "Think Orbital" picks Colorado to set up headquarters
A space infrastructure company announced it will be setting up its headquarters in Colorado.
The company, "Think Orbital" says it plans to bring over 60 jobs to the state initially. It also plans to conduct substantial research and development for the autonomously assembled space structure, which are called "Think Platforms."
Our vision for the #NewSpace ecosystem involves a network of Orb2s serving as a versatile #SpacePlatform for #OSAM tech. We're actively engaging partners in refueling, manufacturing, recycling & other areas that will benefit from our large storing & processing facilities in space pic.twitter.com/yoFCrmWTLk
— ThinkOrbital (@ThinkOrbital) January 13, 2022
The platforms can support everything, from in-space manufacturing to pharmaceutical development and tourism
Think Orbital is currently leasing space in Lafayette, but may expand to the Denver and Boulder areas.
The jobs that the company plans to offer include engineering and manufacturing roles, which could average close to $80,000 per year.