According to a post on SatNews.com,  Aegis Aerospace Inc. “has consolidated its Houston, Texas facilities by combining its corporate headquarters, previously in Nassau Bay, Texas, and its Space System Development and Operations Center (SSDOC).”

“This new, combined facility is approximately two miles from NASA’s Johnson Space Center and includes all of the capabilities required to develop, integrate, and operate space research and development payloads and small space systems.”

“By consolidating our facilities, we create both cost savings and operational efficiencies that we can pass along to our customers,” said Aegis Aerospace CEO, Stephanie Murphy. “As part of this strategic move, we also anticipate even greater collaboration and creativity amongst the team and with our teammates and customers.”

Aegis Aerospace Inc. is a Hispanic-owned, woman-owned small business that provides technical services and turn-key solutions to government and commercial customers in the space and defense industries. 

From an economic development perspective, companies like Aegis Aerospace, are adding to the commercial space sector in Houston, Texas, reports CommunityImpact.com

“Johnson Space Center and the commercial work that goes into these space endeavors is a major driving force for the economy in the area,” said Brian Freedman, president of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership in the article.