Izzy House

GSA Webinar Series-UK Space Clusters

by
GSA Webinar Series: Creating Spaceport Space Clusters - A look at U.K.’s space cluster development for Economic, Research, and Workforce Opportunities around spaceports

Creating
Spaceport
Space Clusters:

A look at U.K.’s space cluster development for Economic, Research, and Workforce Opportunities around spaceports

The United Kingdom has emerged in the last ten years as an important spacefaring nation. In its national space policy statement, the U.K. recognizes that space development will be a significant economic driver for the nation well into the future. With four spaceports in operation (three are GSA Members) and three more in the planning stage, the U.K. has a track record of engaging industry stakeholders and developing space economic clusters of innovation. This GSA webinar will explore the genesis of the U.K.’s commitment to commercial spaceflight and building a spaceport network. They will also provide some guidance and lessons learned for other regions seeking to do the same.

Panelists:

Dr. George Nield

George Nield
GSA Chair 
Global Spaceport Alliance

Francis Walker with Corgan

Francis Walker 
Associate Principal – London
Corgan

Gemma Wilson
Harwell Space Cluster Development Manager

Ross Hulbert at Spaceport Cornwall

Ross Hulbert
Head of Engagement
Cornwall Spaceport

Daniel Smith

Daniel Smith
Director of AstroAgency
Fire Arrow
& Space Scotland

Dr. David Alexander

Dr. David Alexander 
Director
Rice Space Institute

GSA partners with Farnborough International

by
GSA partners with Farnborough

Shown: Dr. George Nield and Joe Muir from Farnborough International shake hands to commemorate the partnership.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 1, 2025). We are thrilled to announce Global Spaceport Alliance (GSA), the largest international, member-based spaceport organization, as a partner of the inaugural Farnborough International Space Show. 
 
GSA’s global network of spaceports and affiliated partners has been recognized as the premier organization driving growth in global spaceport development. GSA provides its members with the information, data, research, networking, advice, and relationships needed for the successful planning, funding, and operation of spaceports around the world. GSA also hosts an annual summit as part of Commercial Space Week in Orlando, Florida – drawing participants from over eleven countries. 
 
As an international strategic partner of Farnborough International Space Show, GSA will contribute its commended expertise on all aspects of global spaceport development – from infrastructure to workforce development to policy recommendations and beyond – across the two-day Farnborough International Space Show taking place 19-20 March 2025 in Farnborough, United Kingdom.

Interested in joining GSA at Farnborough International Space Show? Click the button below to view opportunities.

LEARN MORE ABOUT FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL SPACE SHOW
Global Spaceport Alliance

ABOUT GLOBAL SPACEPORT ALLIANCE

Established in 2015, the Global Spaceport Alliance has become the largest network of spaceports in the world. Members include spaceport operators, suppliers, and government and academic entities involved in the commercial space sector. GSA offers members timely access to information, the ability to engage with key decision makers, and the opportunity to participate in working groups targeting specific areas of interest to the spaceport ecosystem.

GSA Webinar Series – April 2024

by
GSA Webinar Series - Economic impact of spaceports
Linkedin Twitter Facebook Youtube

Webinar recording is ready!

Economic Impact of Spaceports:

Market Analysts View

 

 

DISCUSSION LINKS:

Deloittes paper: Spaceport of the Future

BryceTech reports: CLICK HERE 

DESCRIPTION:

Market analysts are beginning to track and evaluate the economic impact of spaceports in the U.S. and around the world. Collectively, spaceports represent important focal points for emerging commercial space activities in the regions they serve. In the webinar, representatives from Deloitte and BryceTech will share recent findings about spaceports and discuss their potential future impact on the emerging space economy. Joining the discussion is Mike Kuchler, who co-authored a recent Deloitte paper, “Spaceport of the Future.” Also on the panel is Phil Smith of BryceTech who maintains the most comprehensive map of launch sites around the world.

Speakers:

  • Dr. George Nield, Chairman, GSA (moderator)
  • Mike Kuchler, Senior Manager, Launch and Range Services, Deloitte Consulting LLP
  • Phil Smith, Program Manager and Senior Analyst, BryceTech
RESERVE YOUR SPOT

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Dr. George Nield

Dr. George Nield

Global Spaceport Alliance (Moderator)
Deloitte

Mike Kuchler

Senior Manager, Launch and Range Services, Deloitte Consulting LLP
 
Mike Kuchler has 15 years of experience in federal consulting and global emerging markets, focusing on finance, strategic planning, program management, business model transformation, legislative policy in the Aerospace and Defense sectors.
 
Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Mary Washington and Masters of Business Administration focusing on supply chain and logistics from William & Mary.
Phil Smith
BryceTech

Phil Smith

Space Industry Analyst and Artist
BryceTech
 
Phil has worked as a space industry analyst for nearly 25 years, building on a decade of technical training, graduate-level education, and military experience. Phil’s background includes space industry analysis and market forecasting, aerospace history, astroculture, astrofuturism, nuclear weapons technology, industrial hygiene, clinical laboratory studies, and policy analysis.
 
In addition to conducting research, analyzing the results, and drafting written materials, Phil translates this work into high-quality documents, briefings, wall charts, and infographics using various publishing tools, bringing a mix of analytical skills and artistic talent to provide customers with a diversity of approaches in problem solving, from conceptualization to final delivery.
 
Clients include NASA Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS); NASA Chief Economist; several NASA centers (Stennis Space Center, Glenn Research Center, Goddard Space Flight Center, and Jet Propulsion Laboratory); USAF Office of Commercial and Economic Analysis; FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation; major original equipment manufacturers; international space agencies (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, German Space Agency, and UK Space Agency); and venture companies.
 
Phil has also been a tour guide for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum since 2003.

Global Spaceport Alliance Hosts Successful 9th Annual GSA Spaceport Summit

by
2024 GSA Spaceport Summit group photo

Global Spaceport Alliance Hosts Successful 9th Annual GSA Spaceport Summit

GSA Spaceport Summit kicked off a record-breaking Commercial Space week with Space Mobility Conference, and SpaceCom | 50th Space Congress.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[ALEXANDRIA, VA., February 9, 2024] The 9th Annual GSA Spaceport Summit, organized by the Global Spaceport Alliance (GSA), took place on January 29th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This year’s summit was the first time this event has been open to non-GSA members and saw a record-breaking attendance.

The event featured former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine as the keynote speaker. His insightful address commended GSA, emphasizing the critical significance of a robust spaceport network and assuring access to space as a national security priority.

“Nearly 200 attendees joined the GSA Spaceport Summit, setting a new record with a growth rate that is double last year’s event. Representatives from 20 spaceports across the US, UK, Sweden, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Australia, Canada, Peru, and Portugal participated, along with additional representatives from Canada and France,” stated James Causey, GSA Executive Director.

According to the Space Report, there has been a 48% increase in proposed spaceports worldwide over the past four years. This increase is reflected in the membership growth of the Global Spaceport Alliance, the largest international network of spaceports. The GSA organization has seen a 220% growth rate in memberships as the nascent spaceport industry expands and the need for assistance and representation grows.

In his remarks, GSA Chair Dr. George Nield unveiled a spaceport-oriented legislative initiative called the “Commercial Spaceflight Operations Act of 2024.” The proposed legislation is a comprehensive bill that seeks to, among other things:

  • Establish an Assistant Secretary for Commercial Spaceflight under the Secretary of Transportation.
  • Establish a Commercial Space Transportation Administration reporting directly to the Secretary of Transportation.
  • Establish a clear National Spaceport Policy.
  • Provide up to $500 Million over 5 years for spaceport infrastructure expenditures.
  • Remove regulatory barriers to human spaceflight training.
  • Acknowledge the importance of high-speed point-to-point space travel and require a detailed report.
  • Create the Commercial Spaceflight Research Alliance, a government-funded independent research consortium.  

Pam Underwood, Director of the Office of Spaceport at the FAA, provided an update on the work of the National Spaceport Interagency Working Group, tackling issues such as aging infrastructure, congestion, and capacity. She laid out the foundational priorities of the working group, such as establishing a Spaceport Network Planning System (SNPS) and a Spaceport Capital Improvement Plan (SCIP) as counterparts to similar FAA programs for airports.

The next GSA Spaceport Summit is scheduled for January 27, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Throughout the year, GSA will host webinars and Advisory Group meetings.

###

Click here for more pictures

Thank you to our sponsors!

RS&H logo
Merrick
BRPH
t-minus space daily
Global Spaceport Alliance

ABOUT GLOBAL SPACEPORT ALLIANCE

Established in 2015, the Global Spaceport Alliance has become the largest network of spaceports in the world. Members include spaceport operators, suppliers, and government and academic entities involved in the commercial space sector. GSA offers members timely access to information, the ability to engage with key decision makers, and the opportunity to participate in working groups targeting specific areas of interest to the spaceport ecosystem.

Human Research Program for Civilians

by
Human research program for civilians

International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS) with

Aerospace Corporation
Global Spaceport Alliance

PRESENT

Workshop on the Human Research Program for Civilians in Spaceflight and Space Habitation

January 23 – 24, 2024, Tulsa, OK

Dr. Bettina L Beard, Chair; Dr. Michael Marge, Vice Chair; Dr. Jamey Jacob, Host

On behalf of the Planning Committee for the Human Research Program for Civilians in Spaceflight and Space Habitation (HRP-C) and our sponsor — the IAASS — and co-sponsors, we invite you to attend a two-day, hybrid Workshop to be held at Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Tulsa, Okla. on Tuesday, January 23 and Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

The HRP-C Planning Committee has been developing a comprehensive research program to investigate potential effects of commercial space endeavors on the health and performance of civilians, some of whom may have pre-existing medical conditions or disabilities. The goal is to make it possible for everyone who wishes to enter space to realize that dream.

Prior to the workshop, we will distribute the draft final report of the HRP-C as well as a feedback form to collect your review comments. At the Workshop, we will have ~30 human spaceflight, medical, and behavioral experts briefly present on different aspects of the program and provide the opportunity for comments, suggestions, and recommendations from the participants. We are also providing a number of opportunities for the in-person participants to informally meet key leaders and decision-makers from space R & D to create collaborations and contacts.  Please see the draft Workshop Agenda (still under construction) by tapping this link:  https://tinyurl.com/yl6j6g5o

OSU will host the Workshop for a maximum of 150 in-person participants. Because the in-person attendance is limited, selection of the in-person participants will be based on a first-come/first-served basis.  The University is also planning to provide access to the Workshop on a virtual basis for those who cannot attend in-person or whose application is submitted after we have reached the 150 participant limit.  The HRP-C Workshop is open to all stakeholders in space R & D and Programming without a registration fee.

If you wish to participate (in-person or virtual) in the January HRP-C Workshop, please complete the Registration Form at your earliest convenience.

It is our sincere hope that you will join us for this important event and provide your input on the HRP-C.

REGISTER HERE

Jim Bridenstine to Keynote the GSA Spaceport Summit – a Commercial Space Week Event

by
Jim Bridenstine announced as Keynote speaker at the GSA Spaceport Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Jim Bridenstine Named Keynote Speaker for GSA Spaceport Summit, Part of Commercial Space Week

(Alexandria, VA. Nov 7, 2023) – The Global Spaceport Alliance (GSA) is proud to announce that Jim Bridenstine, former NASA Administrator, will serve as the keynote speaker for the highly anticipated GSA Spaceport Summit, taking place on January 29, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.. The summit is the first element of Commercial Space Week, and is hosted in collaboration with SpaceCom and the Space Mobility Conference.

Mr. Bridenstine, who served as the Administrator of NASA from 2018 to 2021, brings a wealth of expertise and insights into the future of space exploration and commercial space endeavors. His leadership at NASA has left a lasting impact on the space industry and its direction, making him an exceptional choice to address the attendees of the GSA Spaceport Summit.

The GSA Spaceport Summit is a premier event for spaceport operators, spaceport contractors, and entrepreneurs in the space sector. The event features discussions and presentations on the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities in the growing spaceport industry. As the keynote speaker, Mr. Bridenstine will share his unique perspective on the future of space operations and the role of spaceports in enabling commercial space activities.

Commercial Space Week is a week-long celebration of the burgeoning commercial space industry, providing a platform for thought leaders, industry experts, and stakeholders to come together, exchange ideas, and explore collaborations. In partnership with SpaceCom and the Space Mobility Conference, this event promises to be an exceptional opportunity for attendees to gain insights into the exciting developments within the commercial space sector.

Details and registration of the GSA Spaceport Summit, as well as the full Commercial Space Week schedule, can be found on the event’s website www.globalspaceportalliance.com. Registration to the Summit is free for GSA Members. 

For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional information, please contact Izzy House, GSA Director of Marketing Strategies at globalspaceportalliance@gmail.com.

About the Global Spaceport Alliance:

Established in 2015, the Global Spaceport Alliance has become the largest network of spaceports in the world. Members include spaceport operators, suppliers, and government and academic entities involved in the commercial space sector. GSA offers members timely access to information, the ability to engage with key decision makers, and the opportunity to participate in working groups targeting specific areas of interest to the spaceport ecosystem.

###

The Hague Institute and Global Spaceport Alliance announce partnership

by
Hague Institute
The Hague Institute
Global Spaceport Alliance

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PARTNERSHIP TO ADDRESS COMMERCIAL SPACE POLICY MATTERS

The Hague Institute for Global Justice (THIGJ) and the Global Spaceport Alliance (GSA) are pleased to announce the formation of a partnership to enable the near-term testing and operations of vehicles capable of performing point-to-point transportation through space. Although industry is making rapid progress in developing the technologies needed for such missions, there is currently a significant legal and policy vacuum in this area which could negatively impact their application.

United in purpose, THIGJ and the GSA plan to harness their collective expertise to forge an intellectual bedrock for a strategically innovative, yet judicious, bottom-up methodology. This collaboration is intended to serve as a beacon, illuminating the path forward for operators, while safeguarding the critical interests of civil society and governments.

As a first step, THIGJ and the GSA will concentrate their efforts on developing a roadmap that will address the pressing need for a comprehensive legal and policy framework. The roadmap will identify the actions required in order to allow society to benefit from the ability to transport cargo, and eventually people, on high-speed, intercontinental flights via outer space.

###

The Hague Institute

Learn more about The Hague Institute for Global Justice and the Washington Compact HERE.  

Global Spaceport Alliance

ABOUT GLOBAL SPACEPORT ALLIANCE

Established in 2015, the Global Spaceport Alliance has become the largest network of spaceports in the world. Members include spaceport operators, suppliers, and government and academic entities involved in the commercial space sector. GSA offers members timely access to information, the ability to engage with key decision makers, and the opportunity to participate in working groups targeting specific areas of interest to the spaceport ecosystem.

GSA Webinar Series: Mike Moses from Virgin Galactic

by
Webinar Series - Virgin Galactic

Join us for a chat with Mike Moses, President of Virgin Galactic

October 19, 2023
12:00-1:00 PM Eastern Time
With the success of three commercial spaceflights–and one more due in early October–Virgin Galactic is easing into a long-awaited routine of taking paying customers to the edge of space aboard the VSS Unity suborbital spaceplane. To discuss the progress made by Virgin Galactic this year, and look ahead at what is in store for the company, Mike Moses will join in a virtual fireside chat with Dr. George Nield, GSA Chairman for a frank, open, and visionary discussion. Participants joining the meeting will have an opportunity to post questions directly to Mr. Moses. This Global Spaceport Alliance webinar will be a rare opportunity to connect with one of the leaders of the new era of human spaceflight. 
REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Mike Moses

President of Virgin Galactic.
Mike came to Virgin Galactic following a distinguished 17 year career with NASA. From 2008 to 2011, he served at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the Launch Integration Manager, where he led all space shuttle processing activities from landing through launch. Mike also chaired the Mission Management Team where he provided ultimate shuttle launch decision authority. Other NASA experience includes working as a Flight Director at the Johnson Space Center, where he led teams of flight controllers in the planning, training, and execution of space shuttle missions. Before being selected as a Flight Director in 2005, Mike had more than 10 years of experience as a flight controller in the Shuttle Propulsion and Electrical Systems Groups.
 
Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in physics and a master’s degree in aerospace engineering at Purdue University. He also earned a master’s degree in space sciences from Florida Institute of Technology. He is a two-time recipient of the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, as well as other NASA commendations and awards.
REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR
Mike Moses and Virgin Galactic

Webinar Series-Spaceport of the Future

by
Webinar Series- Spaceport of the Future

The pace of space launches has put an enormous strain on the capacity of spaceports worldwide. In 2022, 78 U.S. rockets sent payloads to orbit, up from 45 in 2021. The growth in demand is exponential. 

In this webinar, Global Spaceport Alliance Webinar Series focuses on the The Spaceport of the Future. U.S. Space Force launched its Spaceport of the Future (formerly known as Range of the Future) initiative with the objective of developing a network of spaceports that can support a variety of missions and customers, both military and commercial. 

The initiative aims to enhance the resilience, responsiveness, and affordability of space access and operations, as well as foster innovation and collaboration among the space community. The Spaceport of the Future initiative envisions a future where spaceports are integrated into the national and global infrastructure, enabling seamless and secure access to the space domain. 

The Spaceport of the Future initiative envisions a future where spaceports are integrated into the national and global infrastructure, enabling seamless and secure access to the space domain. The outcome of this USSF initiative will have a real impact on GSA Members around the world. In this webinar, Colonel Shannon DaSilva will update GSA Members on the USSF’s Spaceport of the Future initiative.

 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Colonel Shannon DaSilva is the Deputy Director of Operations, Space Systems Command (S3) and the AA3/5/8 for the Assured Access to Space (AATS) mission at Patrick SFB, Florida. She leads the team responsible to the Field Command Commander for enterprise integration, space access, and future operations.

Prior to her current job, Col DaSilva worked on the Headquarters Space Force Staff as the Director for Joint Matters, and for the first Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy as the Deputy Director of Space Strategy and Plans. In both staff roles, she advised the nation’s most senior civilian and military space leaders during the standup of the Nation’s newest armed service focused on the space domain.

The outcome of this USSF initiative will have a real impact on GSA Members around the world. In this webinar, Colonel Shannon DaSilva will update GSA Members on the USSF’s Spaceport of the Future initiative. 

DaSilva

EQUATORIAL LAUNCH AUSTRALIA signs multi-launch contract with INNOSPACE to conduct orbital launches from the ARNHEM SPACE CENTRE 

by
Equatorial Launch Australia

17 August 2023, Adelaide, Australia and Sejong, Korea

Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) the developer, owner and operator of the Arnhem Space Centre (ASC) on the Gove Peninsula in Australia’s Northern Territory, has today signed a multi-year, multi-launch contract with Korean aerospace company, INNOSPACE, for a series of orbital launches from the Australian spaceport.

The agreement will see the launch of several INNOSPACE rocket variants each carrying between 50kg and 500kg payloads into low earth orbit from the ASC across a five-year timeframe until Dec 2028.

ELA is widely regarded as the most advanced multi-user commercial spaceport in the world, and the signing of this contract has validated the business concept and development plans by securing INNOSPACE – the only hybrid-fuelled rocket company worldwide to have successfully launched into space – as the first commercial company to become a ‘resident launcher’ (long term tenant and regular launcher) at the Australian spaceport. The first launches by INNOSPACE from the ASC are expected to commence in early 2025. ELA previously had a three-launch contract with NASA.

ELA has been working with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) to expand its existing Launch Facilities License (LFL) to support orbital launches from the ASC with a range of orbital rockets, differing azimuths and trajectories and a much wider array of propellant mixes and rocket configurations as part of its Phase 2 Development Plan. This work with the ASA will now expand to assist INNOSPACE to obtain its first Australian Launch Permit (ALP). This ALP approval process is expected to take between 6 and 14 months commencing later his year.

As one of up to seven planned ‘resident launchers’ INNOSPACE will be allocated a Space Launch Complex (SLC), comprising two modern ASC launch pads customised to INNOSPACE’s rocket requirements and an extensive Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) which allows for rocket assembly, payload integration (in an ISO 8 clean room) and has overhead cranes, offices, workshops and system test facilities in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. Each SLC is fully enclosed and encompasses a range of ITAR compliance measures including video and movement sensor security, extensive fencing, and access control.

Michael Jones, Executive Chairman and Group CEO of ELA said the contract with INNOSPACE was a major milestone for ELA. “We are delighted to announce this multi-launch and long-term agreement with INNOSPACE and what we hope is the first of several launch agreements which we have been developing for some time. INNOSPACE is a truly innovative company with outstanding technology and is one of the leaders in the emerging market of smaller launch providers. INNOSPACE is one of the first of the next batch of “new space” rocket companies to launch and with increasing congestion at major spaceports globally, INNOSPACE has recognised the unique launch/geographic, infrastructure and commercial benefits of launching from the ASC.”

“The launch contract and associated space launch complex agreement which we have been discussing for over a year provide INNOSPACE with the flexibility they require around launching a range of launch vehicles at an increasing cadence over the next five years,” he said.

“This contract demonstrates the potential for the ASC to deliver on our goal of being the pre-eminent commercial launch site globally. With the combination of our launch pad design/technology, launch inclination options, geopolitically stable base, infrastructure, logistics and engineering support solutions we have developed, we know we offer a highly competitive and attractive spaceport solution,” said Mr Jones.

“Last year’s three successful launches with NASA allowed us to showcase the skill and capabilities of both the ELA team and the Arnhem Space Centre to the world. We’re excited to embark on that journey again – this time with INNOSPACE. It is a very important part of our ethos and culture to be known for what we achieve and not what we predict, and this contract again shows this aspect of ELA.”

Soojong Kim, CEO of INNOSPACE said, “we are thrilled to have secured an optimal launch spaceport, the ASC, which has the benefits of launching from an equatorial spaceport and brings launch efficiencies through this multi-launch agreement with ELA. Our goal is to offer customers greater flexibility for their launch schedule and orbit access with frequent dedicated launch opportunities. We expect to enable our satellite customers to achieve significant innovation with our orbital launch services by launching from the ASC.”

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Equatorial Launch Australia
Amanda Hudswell,
Head of Marketing & Communications
amanda.hudswell@ela.space
Ph: +61 (0) 403166947
www.ela.space

INNOSPACE
Jeonghee Kim
Communications Manager
jhkim2@innospc.com
Ph: +82.44.715.7948
www.innospc.com

MEMBERSHIP

EVENTS

Linkedin Twitter Youtube Facebook

KEEP INFORMED

Keep up -to-date with GSA Newsletters and receive notifications for spaceport webinars, industry events, and news.

SIGN ME UP