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MDC, Council agreement supports AST SpaceMobile expansion
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· July 21, 2026
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Key takeaway This expansion involves a new satellite manufacturing and production facility.
An agreement between the Midland Development Corporation and the City Council is supporting the expansion of AST SpaceMobile. This expansion involves a new satellite manufacturing and production facility. The facility expansion is expected to create a significant number of jobs.
Details about the expansion and its impact on the local economy are available from the City of Midland. The expansion is also anticipated to further establish Midland as a hub for the aerospace industry in the region, building on existing efforts to grow this sector in the area.
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Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: City of Midland - News Flash (city government) ·
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