Is Space Tourism The Right Stuff?

Courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin, by Todd G. Dickson The scaling back of government support for the traditional space program could be reversed if the new private space entrepreneurs are successful, said a keynote speaker on the first day of the two-day International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight (ISPCS). Robert Dickman, executive director [...]

New Mexico Laws Could Hamper Spaceport, Wayne Hale States at Symposium

Courtesy of the Las Cruces Sun-News, by Steve Ramirez LAS CRUCES — Wayne Hale, a former space shuttle program manager who now works as a consultant for a commercial space flight company, urged supporters of the fledgling industry Tuesday to continue to push for state legislation that will allow companies to conduct business in New [...]

Space Industry to Meet Next Week

Courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin, by Todd G. Dickson It’s been a big week in the new private space industry on the eve of the main space-industry gathering in Las Cruces. On Wednesday, Oct. 10, a commercially launched capsule docked into the International Space Station, marking the reopening of a U.S. supply line to [...]

Former Space Shuttle Program Manager Keynotes Luncheon

The ISPCS Growing Community Partnership Luncheon will be held on October 16th at 11:30 am-1:30 pm at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. Keynote speaker: Wayne Hale, Former Space Shuttle Program Manager. He will talk about “Human Voyagers in the Ocean of Space… the Strict Rules. New Mexico will lead the world and [...]

2nd Annual ISPCS Community Partnership Luncheon

You 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 [...]

International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight – October 21-22, 2009

The 5th Annual International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight (ISPCS) will held in Las Cruces, New Mexico on October 21 and 22 at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. This annual conference brings together the current space community, academics, the innovators and entrepreneurs, and the civil and military government communities to discuss [...]