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Is the Concho Valley a great place to host a Spaceport?
A public meeting is set for Thursday, Feb. 12, to explore, gather input, and gauge reaction to launching the “Concho Valley Spaceport Feasibility Study: Mission to Space.”
This detailed study, funded through the Concho Valley Council of Governments with a $500,000 grant from the Texas Space Commission, aims to assess the area’s viability for a spaceport facility.
A contract is in place with RS&H, Inc. to lead and conduct the study, examining important factors, including geography, environmental impact, existing infrastructure, airspace management, regulations, workforce availability, and local industry capabilities.
This study does not give approval for the construction or operation of a spaceport or any space-related facility, and no decisions have been made yet regarding development, land use, or future projects.
The findings of the study will help inform regional leaders, stakeholders, and the public, gathering essential public feedback for the study through meetings and workshops.
Thursday’s meeting is set from 6-8 p.m. in the Concho Valley Transit District Annex. 506 N. Chadbourne St.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and all Concho Valley residents are encouraged to attend.
Individuals unable to participate in person can join virtually by logging on to this link.
- Meeting ID: 882 5082 3895
- Passcode: 191912
The Texas Space Commission was established by the 88th Texas Legislature in 2023 through House Bill 3447, to bolster space exploration and commercial aerospace projects with the establishment of the SEARF Trust, which has received $450 million in taxpayer funding to date.
Initial grants were awarded to companies such as Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines, SpaceX, and Starlab Space, and the high demand for funds quickly exceeded the initial $150 million lawmakers appropriated.
Visit the website https://www.cvcog.org/regional-space-initiative/ for project news and updates.
