CesiumAstro Selects Melbourne, Florida for $25 Million Engineering and Manufacturing Facility

Space and defense systems company CesiumAstro has selected Melbourne, Florida, for a new engineering and manufacturing facility, the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast announced on October 16, 2026. The company will invest $25 million in capital improvements and create 100 new high-paying jobs over the next 12 months.

Space Coast expansion

The Melbourne facility will develop, integrate, test and manufacture space and defense systems, from satellites and communications payloads to terminals and advanced computing systems. CesiumAstro has grown to more than 850 employees with operations across the United States, Europe and Asia. The new site expands on the company’s existing operations in Texas.

Brett Paulson, Chief Operating Officer of CesiumAstro said:

“Melbourne gives us direct access to the Space Coast’s aerospace talent and infrastructure while adding dedicated engineering and manufacturing capacity close to the customers and missions we support.”

Lynda Weatherman, President and CEO of the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast said:

“CesiumAstro’s investment further strengthens our local space ecosystem.”