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Midland officials approved AST SpaceMobile expansion project
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Jesse Zaragoza , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· July 21, 2026
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Key takeaway The Midland Development Corporation and City Council approved an agreement to support the company's growth in the area.
Local officials have given the green light to an expansion project for AST SpaceMobile. The Midland Development Corporation and City Council approved an agreement to support the company's growth in the area. The expansion involves building a new facility at the Midland Spaceport Business Park.
This facility will be used for satellite manufacturing and production, and it will cover over 400,000 square feet. Further details about the project are available from local news sources, including the terms of the performance-based incentive agreement and the expected impact of the expansion on the local community.
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Category: government Published: July 21, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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