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Texas Grants $17.3M to Boost SpaceX's Semiconductor Expansion

3/13/2025

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  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott has unveiled a substantial $17.3 million grant to fuel SpaceX's ambitious expansion of its semiconductor research facility in Bastrop. This transformative project, which will create over 400 jobs and represents a $280 million investment, will enlarge the facility by 1 million square feet, enhancing production for Starlink kits and advanced packaging.