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Congressman Chris Stewart: Utah’s Role in Space Exploration
Congressman Chris Stewart from Utah highlighted his state's influential role in the aerospace sector. He noted that while places like Houston and Cape Canaveral are traditionally associated with NASA, Utah should be recognized for its critical contributions.
Stewart pointed to Northrop Grumman’s production of solid rocket boosters as essential to upcoming missions under NASA’s Artemis program aimed at deep space exploration. He explained how Utah’s economy is already heavily influenced by the aerospace sector, encompassing a significant portion of the state’s GDP, and how collaborations with the state’s universities are essential for nurturing future innovations.