Astroscale U.S. Expands into Texas Space Ecosystem in Collaboration with UTEP and City of El Paso

Doing business in El Paso enables speed and innovative on-orbit servicing mission design for national security

EL PASO, Texas, April 1, 2026 – Astroscale U.S., a leading provider of on-orbit servicing and logistics across all orbits, is expanding its commitment to the Texas space ecosystem by setting up to do business in El Paso and collaborating with the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).

The expansion is supported through an economic development agreement approved by the El Paso City Council, reinforcing the city’s commitment to growing the aerospace and defense industry and advancing economic development opportunities in the region.

Astroscale U.S. selected El Paso and UTEP because of their commitment to growing the commercial space ecosystem through speed and innovation. The company will maintain a permanent employment presence and workspace at the City of El Paso’s Innovation Factory near the El Paso International Airport and plans to work closely with UTEP's researchers and faculty to further advance the Astroscale U.S. mission.

Astroscale U.S. and the UTEP Aerospace Center have signed a contract by which UTEP can advance critical capabilities in flight dynamics, autonomy, and space domain awareness leveraging the Center’s strengths in sensors, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and spacecraft development. This partnership will tackle some of the most pressing challenges in orbit today for a safer, more resilient space environment for the future of the Texas space economy.

“As a member of the Texas Space Coalition’s Advisory Board, I have been looking for the right opportunity for Astroscale U.S. to engage with the exceptional resources available to businesses in Texas,” said Ron Lopez, President of Astroscale U.S. “UTEP and El Paso are a great match for Astroscale U.S. because of their leadership in space systems research and strong support for national security missions.”

"We are thrilled to partner with Astroscale U.S., a global leader in satellite servicing and on-orbit sustainability,” said UTEP Aerospace Center Executive Director Shery Welsh, Ph.D. “We can’t wait to apply our aerospace engineering expertise and our state-of-the-art research facilities to solve critical on-orbit challenges in support of Astroscale U.S.’s mission.”

“This project reflects the type of targeted economic development we are working to attract — industries that bring high-skill jobs, strengthen our innovation ecosystem, and build on the investments we’ve made in advanced manufacturing,” said Mayor Renard U. Johnson. “We’re proud to see Astroscale U.S. choose El Paso as part of its growth strategy.”

Doing business in El Paso allows Astroscale U.S. to deepen its ties to Texas, where the company already works with the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in San Antonio on the production of its Provisioner™ and LEXI-P® satellite servicers. By continuing its commitment to U.S. suppliers and local partnerships, the company ensures speed to contract and delivery for its customers.

El Paso is the latest local expansion for Astroscale U.S. Headquartered in Denver, the company also maintains operations in Washington, D.C., and Huntsville, AL. By prioritizing U.S. suppliers and collaborators, the company strengthens American leadership in space and supports work with the U.S. government, including the United States Space Force (USSF) and NASA, as well as commercial customers.

About Astroscale U.S.
Astroscale U.S. Inc., is a leading provider of on-orbit servicing solutions and capabilities — including inspection, transportation, life extension, debris removal, and refueling — for the U.S. government and commercial operators around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Astroscale U.S. applies world-class mission design and rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking capabilities to solve the complex challenges our customers face. Astroscale U.S. is dedicated to Astroscale’s vision of ensuring the secure and sustainable development of space for future generations.

About the Solutions
Astroscale U.S.’s flexible solutions are designed to work together to align with customers' unique mission requirements. The company is strengthening U.S. space leadership through advanced on-orbit servicing and logistics, including space domain awareness and inspection, maneuvering and endurance, removal and deorbit services.

Provisioner™ is Astroscale U.S.’s refueler and is on track to be delivered to the United States Space Force (USSF) in 2026. The servicer will provide the USSF with unmatched mission design flexibility, delivering on-orbit capabilities supporting the warfighter.

LEXI-P® is Astroscale’s multi-mission GEO servicer developed and sold by Astroscale U.S. It provides operators with flexibility and efficiency to maintain and sustain their assets. LEXI-P can prolong the use of payloads, extend and expand missions, provide key insights through inspection and situational awareness, and enable responsible end-of-life disposal.

For more about Astroscale U.S., visit astroscale-us.com.

About El Paso
El Paso is one of the largest binational communities in the world and a growing hub for innovation, advanced manufacturing, and international trade. Strategically located on the U.S.-Mexico border, El Paso offers a strong workforce, global connectivity, and a collaborative business environment that continues to attract investment in key industries, including aerospace and defense. Through continued investment in economic development, infrastructure, and education partnerships, the City of El Paso is building a strong foundation for long-term growth and opportunity.

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