Kentucky-based space technology company will grow operations at Greyline Station campus
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 25, 2026) — Space Tango, a Kentucky-founded space technology company specializing in commercial space infrastructure and mission operations, will expand its Lexington headquarters with a $7.4 million investment and the creation of 25 high-wage jobs.
The expansion will support the company’s continued growth in Kentucky’s aerospace and technology sectors as Space Tango develops advanced systems for research, manufacturing and autonomous operations in the space environment.
“Kentucky’s technology and aerospace industries have seen tremendous growth in recent years because of our highly skilled workforce, access to resources and local and state collaboration,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “Our historic run of economic momentum would not be possible without quality, Kentucky-based companies like Space Tango driving investment and creating good-paying jobs in our communities.”
Space Tango will expand its Kentucky presence by leasing and developing a substantially larger facility at the Greyline Station campus in Lexington. The new facility will include dedicated mission operations space, build laboratories, biological laboratories, electrical laboratories, machine shops, testing laboratories, engineering offices, collaboration areas and employee amenities.
The project will be implemented in phases beginning in 2026, with additional expansion capacity available to support future growth.
“Space Tango was founded in Kentucky and is proud to continue building its future here,” said Twyman Clements, president and co-founder of Space Tango. “These incentives coupled with support from the state legislature will accelerate our build-out here. As the space economy continues to commercialize, we’re building Space Tango to further our leadership position in enabling research and manufacturing in microgravity.”
Founded and headquartered in Kentucky, Space Tango has supported more than 300 experiments flown across approximately 40 missions to the International Space Station since 2017. The company has received multiple NASA awards supporting deep-space exploration efforts, including work associated with the AVATAR program and Artemis missions.
Today, Space Tango is nationally recognized for its work in commercial space infrastructure and mission operations. The company employs engineers, scientists, technicians and business professionals supporting research and manufacturing capabilities in microgravity.
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton said the city has supported the company’s growth for years.
“Lexington saw the potential of Space Tango many years ago and supported it through our local incentive Jobs Fund program,” Mayor Gorton said. “Our support has continued as Space Tango has grown and created good jobs for our residents. Congratulations to the whole Space Tango team!”
Bob Quick, president and CEO of Commerce Lexington, said the expansion reinforces Lexington’s ability to support high-tech companies and advanced career opportunities.
“Space Tango is another Lexington success story that proves our ability to nurture and grow careers and businesses that include many of our target sectors – high-tech, advanced manufacturing and research,” Quick said. “We have the talent, resources and partnerships with local and state governments as well as the private sector that make Lexington attractive for these high-paying careers.”
To encourage investment and job growth in Fayette County, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority preliminarily approved a 10-year incentive agreement with Space Tango under the Kentucky Business Investment program. The performance-based agreement can provide up to $1.025 million in tax incentives based on the company’s $7.4 million investment and annual targets, including the creation and maintenance of 25 Kentucky-resident, full-time jobs across 10 years and an average hourly wage of $53.60, including benefits.
KEDFA also approved Space Tango for up to $75,000 in tax incentives through the Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act, which allows approved companies to recoup Kentucky sales and use tax on construction costs, building fixtures, research and development equipment and electronic processing equipment.
Space Tango’s expansion adds to Kentucky’s recent economic development momentum. Since the beginning of the Beshear administration, Kentucky has announced more than 1,300 private-sector new-location and expansion projects totaling over $50 billion in announced investments and creating more than 70,000 jobs.
In 2025, Kentucky set a new annual export record with $50.6 billion in products shipped globally, a 5.65% increase over 2024. The state has also maintained more than 2 million jobs filled since first reaching that milestone in 2023.
For more information on Space Tango, visit spacetango.com.
