SpaceReturn///// The California Space ClusterTM Announces Commitment to Revolutionizing Advanced Manufacturing and Small Business Sustainability focused on the Space Industry

Harnessing California’s strengths in science, technology, engineering, and project management, SpaceReturn/////TM leverages innovation in advanced manufacturing to create solutions that transcend industry norms. By championing the growth and resilience of small businesses in the manufacturing sector, the Cluster stands as a beacon of support for sustainable industry practices, ensuring long-term operational success for both the space industry and the communities that rely on it.

SpaceReturn/////TM represents more than just an evolution in manufacturing; it symbolizes a commitment to the small business ecosystem, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space technology while driving sustainability,” said Theresa Padilla-Chaparro, who founded and is bootstrapping the cluster with her aerospace company, Rakar, Incorporated that has been involved in the space industry since 1951 as well as a group of small businesses listed on the cluster’s website: www.spacereturn.org. “Through a collaborative network that integrates regional expertise and optimizes manufacturing efficiencies, we aim to cultivate enduring competence and far-reaching impact for our partners and our community,” added Diego Padilla, the cluster’s Director who has been attending meetings along with Padilla- Chaprro at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, as part of NASA’s Small Business Alliance.

The California Space Cluster will not only elevate operational performance but also foster a thriving ecosystem for manufacturing small businesses by enhancing their technical capabilities, supporting green manufacturing practices, and encouraging resilient supply chains that bolster California’s regional economy in the Central Valley and South Coast.