Spaceport America Overview

A complete overview of the Spaceport America launch site, including key info, launch stats and the companies that launch from it.

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Spaceport America launch site

Basic Info

Name

Spaceport America

Total Launch Count

18

First Launch

25 Aug 2018

Last Launch

8 Jun 2024

Location

NM, United States

Spaceport America, located in Sierra County, New Mexico, near Truth or Consequences, is the first purpose-built commercial spaceport. Spread across 18,000 acres, it was developed specifically for commercial users and not as a conversion from an existing airport or federal facility. Owned and operated by the New Mexico Spaceport Authority, it supports both vertical and horizontal aerospace vehicle launches. It's notably a hub for Virgin Galactic, UP Aerospace, SpinLaunch, and other space companies. Spaceport America opened officially in October 2011, with the visitor center becoming fully accessible in June 2015. The spaceport facilitates a variety of aerospace tests and commercial activities, including the annual Spaceport America Cup rocketry competition.

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