In a recent announcement, the American Center for Manufacturing & Innovation (ACMI) and ACMI Properties revealed their plans for an inaugural industrial development in Exploration Park, located at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas [2b4e9ebc]. The ACMI Space Systems Campus will be situated on underutilized land leased from NASA and aims to provide commercially available space and an applied research facility for the development of robotics, autonomous systems, and astro-based materials science. This development aligns with national priorities in space exploration and defense and will support NASA Johnson's human spaceflight missions for the next 40 years and beyond. The collaboration with universities such as Rice University and Johns Hopkins underscores ACMI's commitment to engaging with academic institutions and advancing the commercialization of space technologies [2b4e9ebc].
The ACMI Space Systems Campus in Exploration Park will serve the aerospace industry, the Department of Defense, and other stakeholders. By leveraging private capital and fostering partnerships across industry, academia, and the DOD, ACMI aims to promote hardware innovation, reduce costs, and lower barriers to entry in the space sector. This initiative solidifies Texas's position as a hub for cutting-edge space technology and innovation [2b4e9ebc].