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International Space Symposium Brings Commercial Space to Las Cruces
Release courtesy of the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium LAS CRUCES, NM – The International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight (ISPCS) is a 'go' at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum from October 20 through 21 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The symposium will feature industry experts and renowned speakers discussing the current state and future developments in the growing commercial space industry. New Mexico Space Grant Consortium (NMSGC) Director Dr. Pat Hynes said,...
Spaceport America Notes Passage of NASA Commercial Space Bill
Release courtesy of Spaceport America LAS CRUCES, NM - Officials from Spaceport America congratulate today's historic vote by the House of Representatives that sets a new direction for NASA that assigns a primary role to the commercial space industry. "This legislation marks a major turning point for the U.S. Space program, and means we will rely on the private sector, and facilities such as Spaceport America, for travel to sub-orbit, lower-earth orbit the space station and most likely the...
Spaceport America Receives Federal Infrastructure Grant, Matching Funds from Virgin Galactic
Release courtesy of Spaceport America LAS CRUCES, NM – Spaceport America has received its first federal grant from a newly funded spaceport infrastructure program at the Federal Aviation Administration. The funding, $43,000 from the FAA matched with $4,300 from Virgin Galactic, will allow for the acquisition of an Automated Weather Observation System III (AWOS III). This important project will be made possible through the Federal Aviation Administration's FAA/AST Commercial Space...
Space Week in New Mexico – October 19-22, 2010
The International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight 2010 (ISPCS 2010) will be held October 20-21, 2010 at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum during Space Week in New Mexico. ISPCS 2010 will again feature the superior speakers and high-quality sessions that attendees have come to expect. New tours have been added this year, and multiple meetings will be held before and after the main sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, the closing event of Space Week in...
2010 DACC Workforce Summit – October 5, 2010
Dona Ana Community College’s Customized Training Program and International Schools is pleased to announce the 2010 DACC Workforce Summit will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Summit will begin with a continental breakfast at 7:30 am and conclude at 3:00 pm. The keynote speaker will be Ann Rhoades, President of People Ink, a human resources consulting firm. Ms. Rhoades is the former...
Ground Broken for High School at University
Article courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin By Todd G. Dickson Calling it an historic day, local education officials and students of Las Cruces Public Schools’ Early College High School broke ground Friday, Sept. 17, for the new high school at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Research Park. The academic-oriented school designed to give high school students a college experience began in July with 166 freshmen attending classes at Dona Ana Community College. The ECHS effort is a...
MVEDA Settles Into New Offices
On September 1st, the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA) moved into its new office space in the First Community Bank Tower, 277 E. Amador, Suite 304, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. In a message to MVEDA’s partners, Chairman of the Board George Ruth thanked Double Platinum Partner First Community Bank for the very generous in-kind contribution that the bank made to enable MVEDA to enhance its ability to service its customers as well as enhancing its professional look. MVEDA's...
“A Tale of Two Ports” – Regional Economic Development Forum
The Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA) will hold its annual Regional Economic Development Forum at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces on October 8, 2010. This year’s forum, entitled “A Tale of Two Ports” will focus on the economic impact of the Santa Teresa Port of Entry and Spaceport America. The morning will begin with a presentation by Francisco Uranga, Corporate Vice President for Latin America Operations at Taiwan-based Foxconn, the largest electronic manufacturing services...
October Business on the Border Forum Is All About Space
The October meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, 705 S. Telshor. The meeting will begin with a hot entree buffet followed by a brief update by MVEDA staff. Dr. Pat Hynes, Director of the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium (NMSGC) at New Mexico State University, will be the featured speaker. The New Mexico Space Grant Consortium was recently selected by the Federal Aviation...
Space Symposium Draws Pioneers
Article courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin By Todd G. Dickson A flyover by Virgin Galactic’s spaceliner and the presence of aerospace’s more ambitious space entrepreneurs are just a couple of the highlights of this year’s International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight next month. More than 400 aerospace leaders – company executives, government officials and researchers – are expected to attend this year’s conference to be held Wednesday, Oct. 20, and Thursday, Oct. 21, at the...
