One of the most discussed issues to be addressed in the upcoming legislative session is the enhanced informed consent legislation being supported by a large number of organizations and citizens throughout New Mexico. The legislation is part of the New Century Economy Jobs Agenda promoted by the New Mexico Economic Development Department and unanimously supported [...]
Read MoreYou are invited to the 2nd Annual Community Partnership Luncheon, the opening event for the International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight (ISPCS). This luncheon is part of the ISPCS events. It is held in honor and remembrance of space pioneer Len Sugerman. Keynote Speaker: Wayne Hale, Former Space Shuttle Program Manager “Human Voyagers in [...]
Read MoreDr. Patricia Hynes, Director of the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium, will be the featured speaker at the October MVEDA “Business in the Borderplex” luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, 705 S. Telshor. The meeting will begin [...]
Read MoreInternational Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight (ISPCS) has opened registration for this year’s gathering of the leaders in new space industry development. ISPCS has become the main annual conference of leaders in the space industry. It will take place Oct. 17-18 at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, [...]
Read MoreRelease courtesy of Spaceport America LAS CRUCES, NM – The New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) has announced two contract awards to companies located in the State of New Mexico. The contracts are for Spaceport General Services and the Spaceport Operations Center (SOC) Fit Out Design. Western Building & Development, LLC of Las Cruces was selected [...]
Read MoreRelease courtesy of Spaceport America Spaceport America, NM – New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) officials announced the tenth launch from Spaceport America by UP Aerospace of Denver, Colorado. The liftoff of the sub-orbital sounding rocket took place from Spaceport America’s vertical launch complex at approximately 8:18 a.m. (MST), within the dedicated, five-hour launch window. The [...]
Read MoreRelease courtesy of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority LAS CRUCES, NM — The New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) has issued a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for the General Services contract at Spaceport America. The scope of work required for the General Services contract includes providing labor, supervision, management, supplies, materials, tools and equipment to [...]
Read MoreRelease courtesy of Spaceport America TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM – The New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) Board of Directors reviewed plans today to design, build and program the Spaceport America Visitor Experience. The plan includes two off-site Welcome Centers located in the Village of Hatch in Doña Ana County and in Truth or Consequences in [...]
Read MoreRelease courtesy of Spaceport America Upham, NM – New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) officials announced today a launch of a “STIG-A” rocket designed and built by Armadillo Aerospace. The launch took place from Spaceport America’s vertical launch complex on Saturday, January 28, 2012. The research and development test flight was a non-public, unpublished event at [...]
Read MoreRelease courtesy of Spaceport America Upham, NM – New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) officials announced today a successful launch over the weekend of an advanced sounding rocket designed and built by Armadillo Aerospace. The launch took place from Spaceport America’s vertical launch complex on Sun., Dec. 4. The test flight was a non-public, unpublished event [...]
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