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Alaska Spaceport
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Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska USA

Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska stands as a defining example of how bold decisions can reshape an industry. Established in the 1990s as the Kodiak Launch Complex, it became the first FAA-licensed U.S. launch site independent of federal ranges, opening new pathways for commercial flexibility and innovation.

Positioned at the nation’s northernmost orbital launch site, PSCA provides unmatched access to a wide range of orbital inclinations, supporting missions from small satellite deployment to advanced defense testing. Its state-owned, self-sustaining model has driven continuous evolution, enabling cost efficiencies, new capabilities, and diversified revenue streams.

From a greenfield concept to a thriving economic engine, PSCA’s legacy reflects independence, adaptability, and forward-thinking leadership. Its story continues to guide the next generation of spaceports as they build for a more dynamic and commercially driven future.

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April 30, 2026
Site Selection - BRPH
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Spaceport Site Selection

As the commercial space industry accelerates, the race to build the next generation of spaceports is reshaping the ground infrastructure that makes it all possible. No longer limited to government launch sites, spaceports are emerging as strategic hubs driven by private investment, regional growth ambitions, and national priorities.

Success begins with a clear mission. From orbital launches that require expansive safety corridors to suborbital testing and technology hubs, each spaceport must align its purpose with geography, infrastructure, and market demand. Factors such as trajectory, recovery logistics, weather, transportation access, and community support all influence long-term viability.

Looking ahead, increasing launch cadence and reusable systems are shifting the focus toward integrated ecosystems rather than standalone sites. The spaceports that thrive will connect operators, manufacturers, and missions into a cohesive, scalable network, reinforcing that in the race to space, where you start matters just as much as where you are going.

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April 2, 2026
HyperSigma
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AI Accelerates FAA Part 450 Licensing

AI-Powered “Regulatory Operating System” Accelerates FAA Part 450 Licensing for the Global Spaceport Ecosystem HyperSigma.AI LLC announced on March 12, 2026, that it has joined the Global Spaceport Alliance (GSA) as

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March 12, 2026
NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Launch
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A Workforce Ready for Lift Off

Florida is turning classrooms into gateways for the space economy.
During a recent GSA Academic Advisory Group session, Space Florida’s Michael Miller and workforce partner Karin Hoffman described how the Space Florida Academy Program is aligning existing career and technical education with real industry needs. By rebranding familiar skills as space pathways and building clear routes from school to high-wage aerospace jobs, the state is creating a talent model that strengthens local economies and offers a practical template for other launch regions.

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January 5, 2026
Dawn and OK
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Dawn Aerospace Visits Oklahoma Air and Space Port

The Dawn Aerospace team on their first visit to Oklahoma standing at the south end of the massive 13, 503’ runway (17L/35R) at the Oklahoma Air & Space Port at Clinton-Sherman Airport (CSM) in Burns Flat. (L-R): Craig Smith, Oklahoma Director of Space Industry Development; Aleisha Draper, Dawn Aerospace Account Manager / Spaceplane; Chris Wadsworth, ODAA CoS; Nick Young, ODAA, Airports Division Manager; Will Austin, Dawn Aerospace Flight Operations Team Lead; Grayson Ardies, ODAA Executive Director; Ralph Huijsman, Dawn Aerospace, Spaceplane Programs Manager.

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November 25, 2025
Ocean Launch
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Webinar Series: Ocean Launch

Recording Now Available: Ocean Launch: Ocean-Based Spaceports & Future Mobile Access to Orbit
The Global Spaceport Alliance brings together an incredible panel of experts to explore what it takes to launch from the sea — and how ocean-based spaceports could shape the next era of access to orbit.

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October 6, 2025