Jul 7, 2014 | Announcements, Borderplex Expansions, Space Industry News
Virgin Galactic, the privately-funded space company owned by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and Abu Dhabi’s aabar Investments PJS, announced today that it has awarded hospitality contracts to two local New Mexico businesses as part of its commitment to invest in...
May 20, 2014 | Announcements, Borderplex Expansions, Business Assistance Programs, Space Industry News
Virgin Galactic will be holding an open day and presentation at their Las Cruces office on Thursday, May 29th. This is an opportunity for potential suppliers to come and meet members of the VG team. The open day will run from 2pm followed by a 5pm mixer and...
Apr 2, 2014 | Space Industry News
Spaceport America continues to make preparations for upcoming launch operations of SpaceX and Virgin Galactic. The SpaceX Falcon 9R rocket will be the largest ever to fly from Spaceport America. As the launch complex nears completion, the technical team is reviewing...
Jan 2, 2014 | Economic Development, Space Industry News
The New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) has received the renewal of its Launch Site Operator License. The license and the accompanying License Order were issued by the Federal Aviation Administration Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation...
Oct 1, 2013 | Economic Development, MVEDA Events, Partner News
This year’s ISPCS Community Partnership Lunch will not only include lunch and a tour of the ISPCS Commercial Space Exhibit Hall, but also a tour to Spaceport America. That was the announcement by Dr. Pat Hynes, Chair of the International Symposium for Personal and...
