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Spaceport America and the Rise of Commercial Launch
Rockets in the desert: how New Mexico is betting on orbital access.
Where the highway meets the stratosphere
This article explores the evolution of Spaceport America as a model for public-private space infrastructure. Featuring insights from Virgin Galactic, state officials, and local economists, we track how launch facilities are being reimagined.
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NASA (2023). *Commercial Spaceport Overview*; Virgin Galactic (2024). *Flight Reports*; New Mexico Space Authority (2023); SpaceNews (2024); FAA (2023). *Launch Site Registry*;
By Staff
1 min read · March 29, 2025