Approval of Economic Development Project for Mantis Space Inc.
April 21, 2026
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The Frame
This ordinance authorizes the city to allocate public funds and enter into a formal agreement to facilitate the construction and operation of a specialized aerospace manufacturing facility in Albuquerque.
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Mantis Space Inc.
The company is entering into a project participation agreement with the city to receive support for its facility.
Albuquerque taxpayers
Public funds are being appropriated to support the private facility development.
Last recorded activity April 21, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The ordinance authorizes a project participation agreement between the City of Albuquerque and Mantis Space Inc.
- The project involves the leasing, construction, and improvement of a facility in Albuquerque.
- The facility will focus on advanced optics research and development.
- The facility will conduct limited-scale satellite component manufacturing.
- The project's stated goal is the development of on-demand power in space.
- The ordinance includes the appropriation of city funds for the project.
- The City Council ratified previous actions taken in connection with this project.
- The ordinance repeals any prior city actions that are inconsistent with this new legislation.
- The project is authorized under the Local Economic Development Act and City Ordinance F/S O-04-10.
Why It Matters
This ordinance authorizes the city to allocate public funds and enter into a formal agreement to facilitate the construction and operation of a specialized aerospace manufacturing facility in Albuquerque.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will Mantis Space Inc. be doing in Albuquerque?
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Aerospace Focus
The city is utilizing the Local Economic Development Act specifically to target advanced optics and satellite manufacturing, signaling a focus on the aerospace sector.
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