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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of Economic Development Project for Mantis Space Inc.
Record date · April 21, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Albuquerque City Council has enacted an ordinance to support a new facility for Mantis Space Inc. focused on advanced optics research and satellite component manufacturing. The agreement authorizes the city to provide financial support and enter into a for the development of on-demand power in space.
This ordinance authorizes the city to allocate public funds and enter into a formal agreement to facilitate the construction and operation of a specialized aerospace manufacturing facility in Albuquerque.
Who It Affects
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Mantis Space Inc.
The company is entering into a project participation agreement with the city to receive support for its facility.
Albuquerque taxpayers
Public funds are being appropriated to support the private facility development.
Key Facts
- The ordinance authorizes a project participation agreement between the City of Albuquerque and Mantis Space Inc.
- The project involves the leasing, construction, and improvement of a facility in Albuquerque.
- The facility will focus on advanced optics research and development.
- The facility will conduct limited-scale satellite component manufacturing.
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- The project's stated goal is the development of on-demand power in space.
- The ordinance includes the appropriation of city funds for the project.
- The City Council ratified previous actions taken in connection with this project.
- The ordinance repeals any prior city actions that are inconsistent with this new legislation.
- The project is authorized under the Local Economic Development Act and City Ordinance F/S O-04-10.
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Aerospace Focus
The city is utilizing the Local Economic Development Act specifically to target advanced optics and satellite manufacturing, signaling a focus on the aerospace sector.
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