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Construction Starts on Tulsa's Space Test Center for National Defense

2/24/2026

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Construction has begun on Tulsa’s Space Test Center in Oklahoma.
The facility, located next to Tulsa International Airport, will conduct rocket engine hot fire testing for satellites to ensure launch safety.
Agile Space Industries leads the project to support missions for NASA, commercial space firms, and U.S. Department of Defense.
Jim Vasher, General Manager of Agile Space Industries, emphasized its importance for national defense.
Completion is planned for 2027.

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Story summary

Construction has begun on Tulsa’s Space Test Center in Oklahoma.
The facility, located next to Tulsa International Airport, will conduct rocket engine hot fire testing for satellites to ensure launch safety.
Agile Space Industries leads the project to support missions for NASA, commercial space firms, and U.S. Department of Defense.
Jim Vasher, General Manager of Agile Space Industries, emphasized its importance for national defense.
Completion is planned for 2027.