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Read our latest news articles to learn more about Spaceport America®.
Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 Mission Features Technology Tested at Spaceport America
SpaceX and Intuitive Machines are readying for the launch of the IM-1 mission lunar lander, Nova-C, which sees its launch window open Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The Intuitive Machines lander will employ a laser range finder technology, which was tested at Spaceport America, in order to safely land on the lunar surface.
USAF Thunderbirds Wrap Up Winter Training Session at Spaceport America
Preparing for a robust 2024 show schedule, the United State Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” recently concluded a lengthy period of winter training at Spaceport America. The squadron is comprised of 12 officers and over 130 enlisted personnel serving in almost 30 Air Force job specialties.
Spaceport America Inks MOU with Globally-Recognized Economic Development Engine The Borderplex Alliance
The Borderplex Alliance and Spaceport America today signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalizing a new collaboration between the two organizations. This partnership will open up thrilling opportunities to propel the Borderplex region’s economy to new heights.
LATEST NEWS
Read our latest news articles to learn more about Spaceport America®.
Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 Mission Features Technology Tested at Spaceport America
SpaceX and Intuitive Machines are readying for the launch of the IM-1 mission lunar lander, Nova-C, which sees its launch window open Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The Intuitive Machines lander will employ a laser range finder technology, which was tested at Spaceport America, in order to safely land on the lunar surface.
USAF Thunderbirds Wrap Up Winter Training Session at Spaceport America
Preparing for a robust 2024 show schedule, the United State Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” recently concluded a lengthy period of winter training at Spaceport America. The squadron is comprised of 12 officers and over 130 enlisted personnel serving in almost 30 Air Force job specialties.
Spaceport America Inks MOU with Globally-Recognized Economic Development Engine The Borderplex Alliance
The Borderplex Alliance and Spaceport America today signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalizing a new collaboration between the two organizations. This partnership will open up thrilling opportunities to propel the Borderplex region’s economy to new heights.
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Spaceport America has a rocket friendly environment of 6,000 square miles of restricted airspace, low population density, a 12,000 feet x 200 feet (3658 m x 61 m) runway, vertical launch complexes, and about 340 days of sunshine — and much more.
