Spaceport America, Commercial spaceport in Sierra County, New Mexico, US
The facility contains a terminal building, mission control center and a concrete runway measuring 12,000 feet by 200 feet at 1401 meters elevation.
New Mexico established this purpose-built commercial spaceport in October 2011, marking a transformation in the accessibility of space travel for private enterprises.
The terminal includes educational displays about space exploration and New Mexico's role in advancing commercial space transportation technology.
Located 20 miles southeast of Truth or Consequences, the facility spans 17,280 acres and provides both horizontal and vertical launch capabilities.
The facility maintains specific navigation frequencies, with Truth or Consequences at 112.70 MHz and Holloman Air Force Base at 114.50 MHz for coordinated operations.
Location: New Mexico
Official opening: October 18, 2011
Elevation above the sea: 1,401 m
Website: http://spaceportamerica.com
GPS coordinates: 32.98955,-106.96944
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:32
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