Spending in the global space market is reported in recent studies to exceed $100 million dollars a year. The aerospace companies in Loudoun – including Orbital, GeoEye, AeroAstro, and others - play a major role in this industry. Our companies are the national and international leaders in the engineering and development of satellites, rocket systems, spacecraft, and imagery products. These companies are responsible for the development of highly miniaturized spacecraft, satellites for communications and broadcasting, low orbit spacecraft that perform remote sensing and scientific research, and planetary probes to explore deep space. They also provide geospatial information, imagery and solutions for the national security community, strategic partners, and commercial customers to help them better map, measure and monitor the world, and build rockets used to test missile defense systems to protect against enemy missile attack.
Aeorspace companies aren't the only ones that have chosen Loudoun. Loudoun has many federal contracting companies that appreciate the close proximity to Washington, D.C. Industry leaders like Raytheon, Harris, and Telos have already set up their homes in Loudoun County; your company could be next!