Space startup BlackVe expands satellite manufacturing in Albuquerque with $1.25M in incentives
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Justin Horwath
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BlackVe Inc., a space and defense startup formed in 2024, is expanding satellite manufacturing operations in Albuquerque at the former Northrop Grumman facility. The expansion is backed by $1 million in state LEDA funds and $250,000 in city funds, and is projected to create 150 new local jobs with a $228 million total economic impact for New Mexico.
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· 3 pulledState officials estimate the expansion will create $228 million in total economic impact for New Mexico.
The state will provide $1 million in Local Economic Development Act funds.
The city is contributing $250,000 in funds through LEDA.
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