Published September 05, 2024 Lazio RegionThe central-west district of Italy includes Rome and an extensive aerospace sector. Key numbers23,500 employees300+ companies (large, medium, and small enterprises)● 9% Tier 1, 2 (85% of total revenues, 77% of workers)● 91% Tier 3 Economic impact$5.6B annual revenue$2.2B in exports Academics4 faculties of engineering12 university departments30 post-graduate degree university courses3,000 researchers Space economy value chainSatellitesPropulsion systemsLauncher componentsEarth observation, navigation, communication systems Research & InnovationItalian Space AgencyNational Research CenterNational Institute for AstrophysicsSatellite Remote Sensing Joint Force CenterAir Force Experimental Flight Regiment Lazio Aerospace Technology District (DTA)● Founding member of the National Aerospace Technology Cluster● Fosters industrial research, training, technology transfer European Space Agency Business Incubation Center (ESA BIC) LazioServices for developing space-tech startups, financial support, tech transfer Source: https://www.lazioinnova.it/laziointernationalICONS: ADOBE STOCK | map: © awesome artt / Adobe Stock Read Next The future of manufacturing Explore the September 2024 Issue Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read. View More Latest from Aerospace Manufacturing and Design UT researchers receive Air Force grant for wind tunnel Monticont's linear voice coil servo motor FAA certifies Pratt & Whitney GTF engine to power the Airbus A321XLR Wevo's silicone gap filler Daher Learning Center inaugurated HEMCO Corporation's UniFlow CE AireStream fume hoods IMTS 2024 Booth Tour - Niigata PNAA announces ADVANCE 2025 Research Economy Space R & D