Spaceport America

The next chapter in space transportation is being written right now in the State of New Mexico. Forward-thinking pioneers are developing both vertical and horizontal launch vehicles using the power of free-market enterprise.

As the world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport, Spaceport America is designed with the needs of the commercial space business in mind. Unique geographic benefits, striking iconic design, and the tradition of New Mexico space leadership are coming together to create a new way to travel into space.

When it comes to outer space, New Mexico is bringing it down to earth!

http://www.spaceportamerica.com

New Mexico Space Grant Consortium’

October Business on the Border Forum

September 17th, 2009 | Author: mveda

The October meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Day’s Inn Columbus Conference Center, 901 Avenida de Mesilla.  The meeting will begin with a hot entree buffet, followed by an update by MVEDA staff.

This month’s program will focus on “Space Week in Southern New Mexico”.  Wayne Savage, chairman of the Chamber’s Commercial Space Committee, will provide an overview of the Dona Ana County Spaceport Community Council’s outreach and the October 20^th Leonard R. Sugerman Public Forum.

Dr. Patricia C. Hynes, Director of the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium, will outline the events of the 5^th Annual International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight. This annual conference brings together the current space community, academics, the innovators and entrepreneurs, and the civil and military government communities to discuss the current and future growth of global space commercialization.

Luncheon cost is $15.00 per person, payable by cash, check or major credit card. The meeting is open to the public and reservations are not required.

http://www.mveda.com/blog/tag/new-mexico-space-grant-consortium/

Enter the Spaceport-Feb 2009

Found an interesting short YouTube video of things as they are today…. from:

TenTalents February 15, 2009

One of the entrance to the future Spaceport. No hard consturction is underway except the paving of County Road 13. So preparations are being made for something big. The Spaceport will be totally awsome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruEdoyEGaUU

Construction at NM spaceport

UPHAM, N.M. (AP) - Crews are making progress on construction of the New Mexico spaceport's 10,000-foot runway.

The strip is designed for the site's day-to-day operations, including flights that will take tourists into space.

The large concrete runway is expected to be completed by next summer.

Sun-News report

Posted: 09/19/2009 12:00:00 AM MDT

 http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-spaceport/ci_13372497

Spaceport causes housing boom

Spaceport America's construction will cause the town of Elephant Butte to double in size. Mayor Eunice Kent and Realtor Gretchen Campbell talk about the expected housing boom.

Spaceport America is now licensed for liftoff.

Sun-News report

LAS CRUCES — Spaceport America is now licensed for liftoff.

Spaceport officials announced 12/16/2008 that the Federal Aviation Administration's associate administrator for Commercial Space Transportation has granted the spaceport a license for vertical and horizontal launches. The license was issued following the completion of an Environmental Impact Study Record of Decision.

"These two governmental approvals are the next steps along the road to a fully operational spaceport," said Spaceport Authority Director Steve Landeene. He noted that federal licensing was one of the conditions the state Legislature had require for the release of spaceport funding.

Landeene said the nation's first purpose-built commercial spaceport is on track to begin construction in early 2009. Daniela Glick, who chairs the Spaceport Authority Board, added that construction is already under way on the road leading to the spaceport, and the final design for the terminal and hangar facility is nearly complete.

http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-spaceport/ci_11241540