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A New Post Has Landed! Seattle: Satellite Capital of The World by Geoff Nunn The Greater Seattle area is well known for the development of commercial aircraft, software and ubiquitous coffee chains, but less well known is our contribution to space, and in particular, satellites. The space industry is not new to Seattle. Boeing has been involved since the early days of the space race, supporting NASA’s efforts from Apollo through the operation of the International Space Station. Thruster manufacturer Rocket Research Corporation (now the in-space propulsion division of Aerojet Rocketdyne) flew its first hardware as part of the Air Force’s OV2-1 satellite in 1965. Seattle area design firm Teague has also been creating spacecraft interiors for decades. Under the roar of commercial jet engines, our region has quietly contributed to the business of space with little fanfare or recognition. Read Full Story