The Colorado Association for Manufacturing and Technology (CAMT) is at the core of this exciting initiative, with the Departments of Energy and Commerce joining along with NASA. Through this collaboration, private sector partners are financing the development of an Aerospace and Clean Energy Park that will host new businesses interested in using NASA technologies and expertise to develop new commercial products and services.

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However XCOR Aerospace, an experimental rocket-development company based in Mojave, California, begs to differ.

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Backed by the Welsh Development Agency, North Wales Aerospace Group will cement Airbus growth and develop spin-off aeroplane talent in the region.

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Army officials have become particularly intrigued by the development of "optionally manned systems, " according to Aerospace America, including one for Blackhawk helicopters.

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The companies believe this has the potential to change product development in industries including medical device, consumer electronics, automotive and aerospace.

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"The aerospace business park will go a long way to helping us achieve the goal set out in our economic development strategy, " said Economic Development and Transport Minister Andrew Davies.

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