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Rocket Lab Confirms Gulf Coast Expansion, 400 Jobs Expected by 2027

The commercial launch company has selected a site near Stennis Space Center for a new manufacturing and integration facility, with construction slated to begin early next year.

September 8, 2026·4 min read

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Training

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Launches Aerospace Technician Pipeline

A new two-year program will train welders, avionics techs, and composite fabricators specifically for the region's growing launch and manufacturing sector.

September 5, 2026·3 min read

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Jobs

Certified Welders Are the Most In-Demand Trade in Gulf Coast Aerospace Right Now

With three major contractors hiring simultaneously, AWS-certified welders with aerospace experience can expect starting wages above $32/hr in the region.

September 3, 2026·5 min read

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Policy

Louisiana Legislature Approves $45M Aerospace Workforce Development Fund

The bipartisan bill directs funding to community colleges, apprenticeship programs, and relocation assistance for workers moving to take aerospace jobs in the state.

August 29, 2026·4 min read

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Industry

Ocean 11 Offshore Launch Platform Completes First Full Integration Test

The floating launch platform, positioned in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast, successfully completed a full wet dress rehearsal ahead of its inaugural commercial launch.

August 25, 2026·3 min read

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Economy

Local Manufacturers Have a Window to Enter the Aerospace Supply Chain — Here's How

With billions in launch infrastructure investment flowing into the region, small and mid-size manufacturers are being actively recruited as Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers.

August 20, 2026·6 min read

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Industry

NASA Stennis Expands Test Stand Capacity to Support Commercial Partners

The historic rocket engine test facility is adding two new test stands and upgrading existing infrastructure to accommodate the surge in commercial launch vehicle development.

August 15, 2026·4 min read

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Training

New Registered Apprenticeship Program Targets Gulf Coast Veterans for Aerospace Careers

A coalition of employers and workforce boards has launched a DOL-registered apprenticeship specifically designed to transition military veterans into aerospace manufacturing roles.

August 10, 2026·3 min read

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News & Insights

Rocket Lab Confirms Gulf Coast Expansion, 400 Jobs Expected by 2027

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Launches Aerospace Technician Pipeline

Certified Welders Are the Most In-Demand Trade in Gulf Coast Aerospace Right Now

Louisiana Legislature Approves $45M Aerospace Workforce Development Fund

Ocean 11 Offshore Launch Platform Completes First Full Integration Test

Local Manufacturers Have a Window to Enter the Aerospace Supply Chain — Here's How

NASA Stennis Expands Test Stand Capacity to Support Commercial Partners

New Registered Apprenticeship Program Targets Gulf Coast Veterans for Aerospace Careers

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