SpaceX Snags $17.3M Texas Semiconductor Grant, Gov. Abbott Announces
SpaceX’s $17.3M haul makes their Bastrop Starlink factory one of largest in North America
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Bastrop, TX — SpaceX just scored a $17.3 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund, announced March 12, 2025, by Governor Greg Abbott. The cash fuels a massive expansion of its Bastrop semiconductor R&D and packaging hub, cementing Texas’s high-tech industry.
The Details:
Scale: $280 million SpaceX investment, adding 1 million square feet by 2028.
Jobs: Over 400 new jobs—think engineers, techs—starting late 2025.
Purpose: Boosts Starlink kit production, targeting 15,000+ daily dishes now.
Tech: Becomes North America’s largest printed circuit board and packaging plant.
Funds: Fifth grant from the $698M Texas CHIPS Act pool, per Abbott’s office.
Why It Matters:
Texas is flexing as the U.S. semiconductor king, with SpaceX’s Bastrop boom—45 minutes from Austin—driving jobs and innovation. It’s a win for Starlink’s global internet push and Texas’s supply chain edge.
The Catch:
Exact job types and completion dates are TBD—SpaceX promises updates soon.
Bottom Line:
SpaceX’s $17.3M haul turbocharges Bastrop into a semiconductor titan, solidifying Texas’s tech throne.