Statement from Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll, Chair of Space Florida, in reaction to NASA announcement

Tallahassee, Fla. – “Governor Rick Scott and I congratulate Boeing, Sierra Nevada and SpaceX for being selected by NASA to continue the Commercial Crew Program.”

“This is a major victory for Florida’s space industry and will lead to more high-tech jobs in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and supply chain activity.”

“Our working relationship with NASA administrator Charles Bolden and the rest of the NASA team will allow Florida to continue meeting the needs of the commercial space industry.”