$76 Billion annual contribution good news in today's economy WASHINGTON, April 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A study released today by the California Space Authority (CSA) shows California leading the nation and world in contributions to the economy. California accounts for 44 percent of the U.S.

California Space Industry Ranks #1 in US and #1 in World in Economic Impact, Contributing more than $76B to State Economy and 370,000 Jobs SANTA MARIA, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by California Space Authority: MEDIA BRIEFING When: Monday, April 20, 2009.

Microgravity Enterprises, Inc. (MEI) and the California Space Authority (CSA) today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help provide access to space for educational payloads for California students grades K-12.

SpaceDev (OTCBB: SPDV) announced today that it has been selected by the California Space Authority (CSA) as a recipient of the 2006 SpotBeam Award for space innovation.

By Nora K. Wallace, Santa Barbara News-Press, Calif. Aug. 22--A former Navy captain is taking the helm at a local space education institute, with the aim of creating a technological work force for the future. Retired Capt.