WSJ Tech News Briefing · Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Hawaii is considering developing an aerospace industry, with officials suggesting the state's proximity to the equator could offer advantages for launching rockets into orbit. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to diversify the state's economy beyond its reliance on tourism.
“It's also a state that's very close to the equator, so there are some officials who think that state can build up a bigger aerospace industry, in particular by launching rockets into orbit, because when you're close to the equator, it's easier to do that.”