Global Spaceport Alliance News & Articles
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Lightning and the Business of Spaceport Resilience
Why Mission Assurance Begins Long Before Launch Dr. Carlos MataChief Technology OfficerScientific Lightning Solutions, LLC
Powering Launch
Powering Launch: Nuclear Systems, Testing, and Safe Operations This webinar explored the operational and infrastructure
When One Pad Goes Silent
What the Blue Origin Incident Reveals About Spaceport Resilience Written by Izzy HouseGlobal Spaceport Alliance
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.
GSA in the News
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On NBC TODAY
January 14, 2025 episode:
‘Traffic jam’ at launchpads could bring space ports to your city
The United States launched a record 145 rockets into orbit in 2024, and this year is going to get even busier creating a so-called “traffic jam” forming at three critical launchpads in Florida and California. Could this congestion lead to smaller launch sites coming to a city near you? NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY.
2025 SpaceCom: George Nield on the crucial role spaceports play in the future