The proximity of Berkeley Space Center to NASA’s Ames Research Center offers numerous advantages to its users, including access to world-class research and development facilities. Future phases of the project may include short-term stay facilities, student housing, and faculty housing. The plan also incorporates approximately 18 acres of open space, providing outdoor working areas and a central green area for community gatherings and exhibitions. The proposed master plan for Berkeley Space Center includes 1.4 million square feet of Class-A office and research and development space, wet and dry labs, conference facilities, academic buildings, and retail amenities. Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement, “Berkeley Space Center will help lead the state’s space tech development by bringing together top space leaders in academia, government, and industry to foster new technologies and breakthroughs.” The Berkeley Space Center will occupy 1.4 million square feet of space.

The project is expected to generate substantial employment opportunities, with over 6,000 advanced research and development positions. The Berkeley Space Center will be designed to create a collaborative environment that enables the expansion of knowledge frontiers and the development of groundbreaking technologies.