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Approval of Economic Development Project for Mantis Space Inc.

Original title: Approving A Project Involving Mantis Space Inc. Pursuant To The Local Economic Development Act And City Ordinance F/S O-04-10, The City's Implementing Legislation For That Act, To Support The Leasing, Construction And Improvement Of A Facility To Support Advanced Optics Research And Development And Limited Scale Satellite Component Manufacturing For Development Of On-Demand Power In Space To Be Located In Albuquerque, New Mexico; Authorizing The Execution Of A Project Participation Agreement And Other Documents In Connection With The Project; Making Certain Determinations And Findings Relating To The Project Including The Appropriation Of Funds; Ratifying Certain Actions Taken Previously; And Repealing All Actions Inconsistent With This Ordinance (Grout, by request)

April 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

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.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 21, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Albuquerque City Council has enacted an ordinance to support a new facility for Mantis Space Inc. focused on advanced optics research and satellite component manufacturing. The agreement authorizes the city to provide financial support and enter into a for the development of on-demand power in space.

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?
They will be operating a facility for advanced optics research and manufacturing satellite components for on-demand space power.
Does this ordinance involve public money?
Yes, the ordinance includes the to support the project.

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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.

Connected Entities

personGroutCity official who introduced the ordinance by request.Map →
organizationMantis Space Inc.The company receiving support for its new facility.Map →
locationAlbuquerque, New MexicoThe location of the proposed facility.Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment10
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