Texas governor discusses Texas Space Commission in Houston [Video]

HOUSTON — Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced the launch of the Texas Space Commission with local, state and industry leaders at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

“Space and space exploration is a rapidly advancing frontier,” Abbott said. “It’s a greenfield for advanced communications and technology, for artificial intelligence, for robotics, for biotechnology, for supply chain solutions and so much more real-life applications.”

Abbott was flanked by Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, Rep. Greg Bonnen and Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa Wyche, along with other leaders. 

The governor said members of the commission will be tasked with advancing the field of space exploration and using those applications to further improve life on Earth.

“They will encourage the development of emerging technologies, promote economic development for space, aeronautics and aviation, guide research into space …