News from Spaceport America – January 2013

Courtesy of Spaceport AmericaThe Spaceport Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) was commissioned by the FAA on December 18.  Although the system has been functioning for several months, the FAA has now certified it for use in supporting aerospace operations. ...

Spaceport America Newsletter – December

Courtesy of Spaceport AmericaSpaceport America hosted its second FAA licensed launch on November 3.  This launch marked the 17th vertical launch from the Spaceport.  As with the previous licensed launch, the vehicle was the Armadillo Aerospace STIG-B.  The rocket...

Group Rallies for Spaceport Support

Courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin, by Todd G. Dickson As Spaceport America readies to complete work on lengthening its runway and creating visitor centers, its anchor tenant Virgin Galactic is helping to secure passage of critical legislation. At a press conference...

News from Spaceport America

Spaceport America hosted its first FAA licensed vehicle launch on October 6. It was the 16th vertical launch at the Spaceport.  The launch was conducted by Armadillo Aerospace.  The vehicle was the STIG-B, which is larger and more capable member of their STIG family. ...

Is Space Tourism The Right Stuff?

Courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin, by Todd G. Dickson The scaling back of government support for the traditional space program could be reversed if the new private space entrepreneurs are successful, said a keynote speaker on the first day of the two-day...