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Spaceport America

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New Mexico, United States
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Virgin Galactic had several rocket motors available at Spaceport America following the 2020-12-12 flight attempt.

Mentioned as: spaceport americaNarrative GeneralDec 12, 2020Virgin Galactic aborts SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceflight

Virgin Galactic’s WhiteKnightTwo aircraft carrying the SpaceShipTwo vehicle named VSS Unity took off from Spaceport America at 10:24 a.m. Eastern on 2020-12-12.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaNarrative GeneralDec 12, 2020Virgin Galactic aborts SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceflight

VSS Unity glided back to Spaceport America and landed at 11:27 a.m. Eastern on 2020-12-12 with pilots and vehicle safe.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaNarrative GeneralDec 12, 2020Virgin Galactic aborts SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceflight

Virgin Galactic relocated its vehicles to Spaceport America in February and conducted a series of captive carry and glide flights ahead of the 2020-12-12 powered flight attempt.

Mentioned as: spaceport americaTechnical ProductDec 12, 2020Virgin Galactic aborts SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceflight

Virgin Galactic did not provide its own livestream of the 2020-12-12 flight and restricted access at Spaceport America to essential personnel because of the pandemic.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaNarrative GeneralDec 12, 2020Virgin Galactic aborts SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceflight

The flight window for Virgin Galactic’s first powered spaceflight from Spaceport America will open on 2020-12-11, pending good weather conditions and technical readiness.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaOrg RelationshipDec 8, 2020First Human Spaceflight From Spaceport America By Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity Set For December 11

Virgin Galactic rescheduled a powered test flight of its SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceplane for a window that opens 2020-12-11 from Spaceport America in New Mexico.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaOrg RelationshipDec 4, 2020Virgin Galactic prepares for low-key first spaceflight from New Mexico

The development of Spaceport America began from a partnership announced about 15 years ago between then-Governor Bill Richardson and Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson, and the spaceport was funded by the state.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaOrg RelationshipDec 4, 2020Virgin Galactic prepares for low-key first spaceflight from New Mexico

The New Mexico Office of the State Auditor released a report on 2020-11-24 about operations at Spaceport America.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaTechnical ProductNov 30, 2020Report concludes former Spaceport America director violated state law

Scott McLaughlin is the Interim Executive Director of Spaceport America and supports hosting Stratodynamics’ flight campaign at Spaceport America.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaNarrative GeneralNov 17, 2020Stratodynamics and the University of Kentucky Head to Spaceport America for Testing

Virgin Galactic is postponing a powered test flight of its SpaceShipTwo suborbital vehicle that was scheduled for 2020-11-19–23 from Spaceport America due to New Mexico reinstating a stay-at-home order.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaNarrative GeneralNov 16, 2020Virgin Galactic delays SpaceShipTwo test flight because of pandemic

Virgin Galactic had planned a powered test flight of SpaceShipTwo from Spaceport America between 2020-11-19 and 2020-11-23.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaNarrative GeneralNov 16, 2020Virgin Galactic delays SpaceShipTwo test flight because of pandemic

The planned SpaceShipTwo flight would have been the first powered test flight of the vehicle since February 2019 and the first powered SpaceShipTwo flight from Spaceport America.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaNarrative GeneralNov 16, 2020Virgin Galactic delays SpaceShipTwo test flight because of pandemic

Virgin Galactic is preparing to perform its first powered SpaceShipTwo flight from Spaceport America in New Mexico between 2020-11-19 and 23, 2020.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaNarrative GeneralNov 5, 2020Virgin Galactic prepares to transition to operations

Virgin Galactic’s long-term vision includes flying 400 times a year from Spaceport America and later other spaceports to generate $1,000,000,000 in annual revenue.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaNarrative FinancialNov 5, 2020Virgin Galactic prepares to transition to operations

C6 Launch Systems, a Canadian small launch vehicle developer, plans to launch from Shetland Space Centre and recently announced it will conduct engine tests at Spaceport America in New Mexico in the next several months.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaOrg RelationshipOct 22, 2020Lockheed Martin shifts U.K. launch site

VSS Unity performed two glide flights from Spaceport America after the move, most recently on 2020-06-25.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaOrg RelationshipJul 28, 2020Virgin Galactic unveils SpaceShipTwo cabin as it prepares for commercial flights

The 2020-06-25 glide flight was VSS Unity’s second free flight at Spaceport America following a glide flight on 2020-05-01.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaNarrative GeneralJun 25, 2020SpaceShipTwo makes second glide flight at Spaceport America

Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo had not made a powered test flight since 2019-02-01 and conducted a glide test flight on 2020-05-01 from Spaceport America in New Mexico.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaNarrative GeneralJun 23, 2020NASA takes initial steps to fly personnel on commercial suborbital vehicles

SpaceShipTwo conducted an unpowered test flight on 2020-05-01 from Spaceport America in New Mexico.

Mentioned as: Spaceport AmericaNarrative GeneralJun 23, 2020White House official recommends slow approach to high-speed suborbital transportation
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