Latest News About Max Q
"The work on the Max Q development, starting with Northrop Grumman's facility, is going to be incredibly important for years to come. The U.S. Air Force and Thunderbird Kirtland Development LLC signed a 50-year enhanced use lease to develop the Max Q in October 2020."
—Sen. Martin Heinrich
"Having the new facility located in close proximity to the Air Force Research Laboratory, the Space Rapid Capabilities Office and the Space Systems Command — all of which have a presence at Kirtland Air Force Base — can help speed up the development of Northrop Grumman satellites and other space products and technologies. It lets our people and our customer teams work hand-in-hand on emerging threats … in a very effective and efficient and fast way, which is really needed today,"
—Matt Verock, Vice President of Northrop Grumman's Space Security Systems
Shaping New Mexico’s Space Economy
MaxQ@Kirtland is gaining recognition as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and growth in New Mexico’s space economy. Read the latest article from ABQ Business First highlighting how the project is shaping opportunities for the future. MaxQ@Kirtland To Grow Retail Space
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The Policy Power Behind Space Valley and the Future of New Mexico’s Economy
New Mexico’s space economy is at a turning point. With its unique combination of federal research labs, military assets like AFRL and Kirtland Air Force Base, world-class universities, and entrepreneurial drive, the state is increasingly being recognized as a hub for aerospace, defense, and directed energy innovation. But sustaining that momentum requires not only infrastructure…
Read MoreMaxQ@Kirtland Breaks Ground on Two New Buildings and Signs Dunkin’ Donuts to Join High-Tech, Pad-Ready Campus
Development momentum accelerates at Space Valley innovation hub with new construction, retail growth, and industry partnerships ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — MaxQ@Kirtland, New Mexico’s premier high-tech innovation campus, today announced the official groundbreaking of two new buildings that mark a significant expansion of the site’s retail infrastructure. With completion anticipated in Q2 of 2026, the two…
Read MoreMaxQ@Kirtland Hosts Webinar Showcasing New Mexico’s Growing Space Ecosystem
At MaxQ, we believe innovation thrives when visionaries come together. This summer, we hosted a webinar with the SpaceValley Foundation to shine a spotlight on New Mexico’s growing role as a launchpad for space and hard tech companies. Moderated by Bryce Kennedy, Executive Director of the SpaceValley Foundation, the conversation brought together voices who are…
Read MoreMaxQ@Kirtland Welcomes Kirtland Credit Union as Development Momentum Builds in Albuquerque
MaxQ@Kirtland is growing with the opening of a 2,500-square-foot Kirtland Credit Union branch, the second tenant on the 70-acre campus. With plans for one million square feet of mixed-use space, the development is positioning Albuquerque as a hub for defense and technology growth.
Read MoreMaxQ@Kirtland Breaks Ground for Growth with First Retail Business Opening
MaxQ@Kirtland marks a major milestone with the opening of its first retail tenant, Kirtland Credit Union, on the 70-acre campus. The project, enabled by an Enhanced Use Lease with the U.S. Air Force, highlights the development’s role in driving economic growth, improving community access, and positioning Albuquerque as a hub for high-tech and commercial activity.…
Read More$15M NewSpace Center at MaxQ Campus to Drive 1,000 New High-Tech Jobs in Albuquerque
The NewSpace Center is launching at the MaxQ campus with a $12.5 million investment and will create 1,000 high-tech jobs. With secure facilities including a SCIF, it positions Albuquerque as a prime hub for space industry growth.
Read MoreMaxQ@Kirtland Ready to Market 70-Acre Project at Kirtland Air Force Base
As Northrop Grumman marks its first anniversary at Max Q, Thunderbird Kirtland Development LLC, is now focusing on attracting prospective tenants to a 70-acre mixed-use development at Kirtland Air Force Base.
Read MoreKirtland Credit Union Plans New Branch at Albuquerque’s MaxQ Development
Kirtland Credit Union is preparing for some big growth over the next few years. Setting up a new branch at a large mixed-use development in South Albuquerque could be an early part of that planned expansion.
Read MoreNorthrop Grumman’s Space Systems Group Moving to Albuquerque Tech Hub
Northrop Grumman is expanding its New Mexico operations by moving its space systems and cybersecurity operations workers into a new location – a technology hub being built at Kirtland Air Force Base. About 100 employees will move from its current offices near the Albuquerque International Sunport into Max Q, the name for the tech hub.…
Read MoreMaxQ @ Kirtland & Northrop Grumman Unveil New Facility
MaxQ at Kirtland, a new mixed-use development located on Kirtland Air Force Base (AFB), held a ribbon cutting with Northrop Grumman on its first phase. MaxQ is designed to transform more than 70 acres of vacant land on the AFB into approximately 1 million square feet of office, laboratory and retail space. The site is…
Read MoreNorthrop Grumman Unveils New Facility in Albuquerque
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) opened its new facility to support space systems engineering, integrated mission operations and cybersecurity services for Kirtland Air Force Base and other U.S. military customers. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, Senator Ben Ray Lujan and Cyrus Dhalla, vice president and general manager, tactical space systems, Northrop Grumman, attended the event. Matt…
Read MoreBuilding unveiled at Kirtland Air Force Base’s Max Q area
A defense contractor is the first to set up shop at a new multi-use development at Kirtland Air Force Base. Northrop Grumman cut the ribbon Thursday on a new 27,000-square-foot building located at the Max Q site. The facility supports space systems, engineering, cybersecurity services, and integrated mission operations for Kirtland and its other military…
Read MoreNorthrop Grumman unveils new Albuquerque facility, the first at Max Q development
Northrop Grumman on Thursday unveiled the company’s new Albuquerque facility — the first piece of a technology hub being built at Kirtland Air Force Base. The national aerospace and defense company plans to use the 27,000-square-foot facility for space systems and cybersecurity operations and employ around 100 people in Albuquerque, said Matt Verock, vice president…
Read MoreNorthrop Grumman to be first tenant in Kirtland Air Force Base’s high tech development complex
Northrop Grumman became the first tenant to officially open shop at Albuquerque’s emerging MaxQ business center Thursday afternoon, reflecting a major advance in efforts to turn an empty lot on Kirtland Air Force Base into a bustling, high-tech development complex. Northrop Grumman held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 27,000-square-foot facility, where the company will…
Read MoreNorthrop Grumman Advances Space Systems and Mission Operations with New Facility in Albuquerque
Operations will support Kirtland Air Force Base and U.S. military customers Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has begun construction on a new building in Albuquerque. The 25,000-square-foot facility will support space systems engineering and integrated mission operations services to Kirtland Air Force Base and other U.S. military customers. “This expansion will enhance our ability to…
Read MoreMixed-Use Development Breaks Ground At Max Q at Kirtland Air Force Base
MaxQ at Kirtland, a new mixed-use development located on Kirtland Air Force Base has broken ground on its first phase. MaxQ is designed to transform more than 70 acres of vacant land on the air force base into approximately 1 million square feet of office, laboratory and retail space. The site is just north of…
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