Spaceport America is a world-class facility designed to accommodate the specific needs of commercial spaceflight. The spaceport is located in southern New Mexico, USA, and provides a launch and landing site for suborbital and orbital missions, as well as support services for tenants and customers.
The vision for Spaceport America is to be the premier location for commercial space activity, supporting a new era of space exploration and development. The spaceport will provide an infrastructure that meets the specific needs of the commercial market, while also serving as a catalyst for economic growth in the region.
Spaceport America is being developed by Virgin Galactic, LLC, under an agreement with the State of New Mexico. Construction of the facility began in 2009, and it is expected to be fully operational by 2018.