Portland, ME—Maine may be better known for rocky coastlines than rockets, but the state is actively working to make itself a hub for the space industry and has already had some success encouraging space companies to put down roots among the lobstermen and loggers.
In 2022, the state created the Maine Space Corporation with funding from the state and the Maine Technology Institute. Its primary goal is establishing the Maine Space Complex, which will include three supporting business units to attract a wide variety of space companies to the state, offering capabilities in data analytics, R&D and innovation, and launch services. Read more.
