Aerospace
Mississippi. Where Aerospace Dreams Take Flight.
Mississippi has played a pivotal role in the aerospace industry since the earliest days of NASA’s Apollo program. Today, our state is home to some of the world’s most renowned names in the business. All rely on our skilled and productive workforce and comprehensive workforce training, supportive business environment, strategic location, low startup and operation costs, cutting-edge R&D and proximity to important military installations.
Sector Spotlight
For years now every commercial airplane in the world has had at least one component made in Mississippi.
Mississippi is home to the nation’s largest rocket engine test complex.
Three companies manufacture unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in Mississippi - Aurora Flight Sciences, Northrop Grumman Unmanned Systems & Stark Aerospace.
Aerospace in Mississippi
Explore Mississippi’s Transportation, Education, and Target Industries Infrustructure.