Spaceport America, the world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport, is under construction in the backyard of the New Mexico Borderplex. The $225M facility will offer commercial spaceflight capabilities for a wide variety of aerospace companies. Virgin Galactic will be the anchor tenant in the 110,000 sq. ft. Terminal & Hangar Facility, which will be served by a 10,000 foot long, 200-foot wide runway and associated taxiways.  The Terminal & Hangar Facility is designed to achieve LEED Gold standards and is scheduled for completion in early 2011.

Spaceport America offers:

• Low-cost access to space
• Quick turnaround
• Ideal flying weather – 340 days of sunshine per year
• Vertical & horizontal launch capabilities
• Clear, restricted airspace
• Average elevation of 4,500 ft. above sea level
• A large scientific community and low population density (10,337 within a 25-mile radius)

The New Mexico Borderplex offers:

• Convenient access to Spaceport America
• Highly trained local workforce
• Economic incentives
• Aerospace Engineering and Aerospace Engineering Technician programs at the Borderplex’ eleven (11) regional universities and community colleges
• Existing aerospace test facilities at White Sands Missile Range and NASA White Sands Test Facility
• Air, rail and ground transportation systems
• Outstanding quality of life

If your commercial space business is interested in landing in the Borderplex, please contact any of our professional team members.

Spaceport America Location Map

New Mexico Aerospace Incentives

New Mexico General Incentives

White Sands Missile Range

NASA White Sands Test Facility

Virgin Galactic