Dec 6, 2011 | Announcements, Space Industry News
Release 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...
Nov 17, 2011 | Announcements, MVEDA Events, Space Industry News
Sean Jodoin, Virgin Galactic Supply Chain Manager, will be the featured speaker at the December meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces,...
Oct 14, 2011 | Announcements, Space Industry News
Article courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin By Todd G. Dickson On the eve of a week of activities related to new space entrepreneurs, Spaceport America’s two primary customers – Virgin Galactic and UP Aerospace – have made major announcements. UP Aerospace, the...
Oct 11, 2011 | Announcements, Space Industry News
Article courtesy of the Las Cruces Sun-News UPHAM, N.M. – UP Aerospace Inc., a commercial space launch services company based in Denver, Colo., has announced plans to launch up to nine new missions from Spaceport America in 2012 and 2013. The $209 million,...
Oct 7, 2011 | Announcements, MVEDA Events, Space Industry News
Article courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin By Todd G. Dickson Part of the state’s spaceport deal with Virgin Galactic is that the company set up its headquarters in New Mexico, and Las Cruces appears to be that place. Carolyn Wincer, Virgin Galactic’s head of travel...