Nov 4, 2014 | Space Industry News
Over the past several days, we have received new information about the tragic incident that resulted in the death of Scaled Composites’ co-pilot Michael Alsbury and injuries to pilot Peter Siebold. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families and friends of these...
Oct 31, 2014 | Space Industry News
The New Mexico Spaceport Authority issued the following statement regarding the SpaceShipTwo mishap: “The New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) is greatly saddened by the events surrounding the Scaled Composites powered flight test of SpaceShipTwo today at the Mojave...
Oct 27, 2014 | Announcements, Space Industry News
New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) officials announced the third launch of NASA’s “Flight Opportunities Program” rocket from Spaceport America. The launch of SpaceLoft™ XL 9 (SL-9), which was designed to reach sub-orbital space, took place October 23rd from...
Oct 6, 2014 | Space Industry News
On September 10 and 11, Spaceport America hosted a flight test exercise of the Virgin Galactic WhiteKnightTwo. WhiteKnightTwo is the aircraft that will carry SpaceShipTwo to approximately 50,000 feet altitude before it is released and propelled to space by its...
Sep 2, 2014 | Announcements, Economic Development, Space Industry News
Spaceport America continues to look for qualified applicants for all open positions listed on the spaceport website: Flight Control Specialist, Aerospace Engineer, Electrician, and Maintenance Technician. All of these positions, along with future positions with NMSA,...
Aug 28, 2014 | Announcements, Partner News, Space Industry News
When: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Where: New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM 88011 Admission: $50.00 Register Now! Your registration will cover: Admission to museum, lunch, access to ISPCS exhibitors, and the option to...
