Albuquerque is set to become a central hub for global space-observation missions as German company mtex Antenna Technology USA plans to invest $16 million in a 70,000-square-foot facility for designing and manufacturing components for the Next-Generation Very Large Array and the Smithsonian’s Event Horizon Telescope. The new facility, scheduled to begin operations in 2027, will provide high-tech jobs and strengthen the city’s position in the space industry. Albuquerque’s growing space industry, with support from local and state officials, is set to play a pivotal role in cutting-edge space observations. For more details read the full article.