Colorado is home to the nation’s second largest aerospace economy. Within Douglas County alone are locations of Lockheed Martin, Blue Origin, Boeing and United Launch Alliance. Douglas County is positioned as a current and expanding location for development in the aerospace industry. Surrounding the core “well known” businesses, the area is also a thriving incubator for supportive and emerging businesses in the Aerospace arena.
This industry includes a broad range of companies, products, and systems for commercial, military, and civil space applications. Specifically, the cluster includes businesses that provide search, detection, and navigation instrument manufacturing; guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing; satellite telecommunications, and research and development. The region is home to 4,270 employees in four aerospace companies, including Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company’s Waterton Canyon campus, which has been a hub of space innovation since the 1950s. The campus provides a wide-range of industry-leading design, manufacturing, and test facilities. Construction is underway at the Waterton Campus on the new $350 million Gateway Center facility that will produce next-generation satellites.
Put simply, when it comes to aerospace, in Douglas County, the sky is the limit!
A/D Works! industry profiles provide comprehensive insights into various sectors within the Colorado Urban Front Range. These profiles encompass a range of critical data points, including historical trends, employment statistics, and demographic information. They also delve into the evolving landscape of telework and automation strategies, shedding light on how these technologies are impacting the local workforce.