Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Ground is broken for Spaceport America
Monday, July 13, 2009
LAS CRUCES, NM – The New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) has selected two contractors to provide services for the construction of Spaceport America, the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport that is now being built in southern New Mexico. After reviewing proposals from several contractors, the NMSA Board of Directors awarded construction of the airfield to David Montoya Construction, Inc. The board also awarded the Site Enabling contract to FNF New Mexico, LLC. The airfield for Spaceport America is a 10,000-foot runway designed to accommodate horizontal launch space and air operations that complement the existing vertical launch infrastructure. David Montoya Construction, Inc., of Alameda, NM, has provided construction services on many large-scale projects since being established in 1985. The company has provided similar concrete paving services for Albuquerque International Airport and Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo. David Montoya Construction, Inc., is recognized by the Hispanic Business Magazine as one of the top 500 Hispanicowned businesses in the United States.
FNF New Mexico, LLC, of Albuquerque, NM, has extensive experience in large-scale construction projects including airports and highway construction. FNF will design and execute a plan to facilitate the construction of the spaceport. The activities include preparing the site for construction and coordination with all contractors for site security, dust control, and other crucial functions. Less than one month after the groundbreaking of Spaceport America, NMSA officials are excited by the current pace of development. "Spaceport America is fully underway, and we continue to make rapid progress," said Steve Landeene, Executive Director for the NMSA. "NMSA will continue to issue Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations to Bid (ITB) for more services and construction at the spaceport, and awarding contracts to the best qualified contractors." The latest RFP/ITB information can be found online at www.spaceportamerica.com
Gerald Martin Construction Management and HDR of Albuquerque, NM, were awarded a contract in 2008 to oversee the spaceport's construction phase for the NMSA. After marking the official groundbreaking ceremony for Spaceport America on Friday, June 19, officials are moving forward with the construction of the airfield. Spaceport America plans to have the 10,000-foot airfield complete by late summer 2010 with the Terminal Hangar Facility projected to be complete by early 2011.
LAS CRUCES, NM – The New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) has selected two contractors to provide services for the construction of Spaceport America, the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport that is now being built in southern New Mexico. After reviewing proposals from several contractors, the NMSA Board of Directors awarded construction of the airfield to David Montoya Construction, Inc. The board also awarded the Site Enabling contract to FNF New Mexico, LLC. The airfield for Spaceport America is a 10,000-foot runway designed to accommodate horizontal launch space and air operations that complement the existing vertical launch infrastructure. David Montoya Construction, Inc., of Alameda, NM, has provided construction services on many large-scale projects since being established in 1985. The company has provided similar concrete paving services for Albuquerque International Airport and Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo. David Montoya Construction, Inc., is recognized by the Hispanic Business Magazine as one of the top 500 Hispanicowned businesses in the United States.
FNF New Mexico, LLC, of Albuquerque, NM, has extensive experience in large-scale construction projects including airports and highway construction. FNF will design and execute a plan to facilitate the construction of the spaceport. The activities include preparing the site for construction and coordination with all contractors for site security, dust control, and other crucial functions. Less than one month after the groundbreaking of Spaceport America, NMSA officials are excited by the current pace of development. "Spaceport America is fully underway, and we continue to make rapid progress," said Steve Landeene, Executive Director for the NMSA. "NMSA will continue to issue Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations to Bid (ITB) for more services and construction at the spaceport, and awarding contracts to the best qualified contractors." The latest RFP/ITB information can be found online at www.spaceportamerica.com
Gerald Martin Construction Management and HDR of Albuquerque, NM, were awarded a contract in 2008 to oversee the spaceport's construction phase for the NMSA. After marking the official groundbreaking ceremony for Spaceport America on Friday, June 19, officials are moving forward with the construction of the airfield. Spaceport America plans to have the 10,000-foot airfield complete by late summer 2010 with the Terminal Hangar Facility projected to be complete by early 2011.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Construction to begin!
Spaceport American finally has a contractor scheduled to begin construction on the actual facility. Read all about it:
http://www.spaceportamerica.com
http://www.spaceportamerica.com
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Joint Venture -
ROCKET RACING, INC., ARMADILLO AEROSPACE CREATE JOINT VENTURE FOR SPACE TRAVEL AT SPACEPORT AMERICA
LAS CRUCES, NM – A new joint venture announced between Rocket Racing, Inc., and
Armadillo Aerospace has a goal of making private space flight more affordable than ever, and
doing it from New Mexico’s Spaceport America. The companies plan to build a fleet of
reusable Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) vehicles that will give passengers a 360-
degree view of weightless flight for a target price of $100,000 or less. The companies plan to
fly an initial manned prototype in 2009, with manned flights to space in 2010.
The New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) is pleased that the companies intend to use
Spaceport America as their base of operations with manufacturing and office headquarters at
the Las Cruces, NM airport. “The dream of private spaceflight is growing closer to reality
every day,” said NMSA Executive Director Steve Landeene, “And this joint venture between
two established companies that have helped pioneer commercial spaceflight means that the
future is quickly approaching.” There have been several commercial launches for various
clients from the site of Spaceport America since April 2007, and roadwork to the site is well
underway. The architectural firm of URS Foster + Partners have created a design for the
hangar and terminal facility, and the site layout and design are essentially done.
Under the terms of the agreement, Armadillo Aerospace will develop the reusable launch
vehicle and provide support on the ground. Rocket Racing Technology Development, a
separate subsidiary of Rocket Racing, Inc., will provide business and operational management
for the venture, as well as financing for initial research and development. Granger Whitelaw,
CEO of Rocket Racing, Inc., said that, “The price of space is coming down to earth… Human
beings will be treated to the most stellar views in the galaxy.”
Spaceport America holds great promise for New Mexico’s economic future and has been
working closely with leading aerospace firms such as Lockheed Martin, UP Aerospace,
Virgin Galactic, Microgravity Enterprises and Payload Specialties. With planning moving
along rapidly, the NMSA currently projects that licensed vertical launches should begin in
the first quarter of 2009 and that the terminal and hangar facility for horizontal launches
should be completed by 2010.
LAS CRUCES, NM – A new joint venture announced between Rocket Racing, Inc., and
Armadillo Aerospace has a goal of making private space flight more affordable than ever, and
doing it from New Mexico’s Spaceport America. The companies plan to build a fleet of
reusable Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) vehicles that will give passengers a 360-
degree view of weightless flight for a target price of $100,000 or less. The companies plan to
fly an initial manned prototype in 2009, with manned flights to space in 2010.
The New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) is pleased that the companies intend to use
Spaceport America as their base of operations with manufacturing and office headquarters at
the Las Cruces, NM airport. “The dream of private spaceflight is growing closer to reality
every day,” said NMSA Executive Director Steve Landeene, “And this joint venture between
two established companies that have helped pioneer commercial spaceflight means that the
future is quickly approaching.” There have been several commercial launches for various
clients from the site of Spaceport America since April 2007, and roadwork to the site is well
underway. The architectural firm of URS Foster + Partners have created a design for the
hangar and terminal facility, and the site layout and design are essentially done.
Under the terms of the agreement, Armadillo Aerospace will develop the reusable launch
vehicle and provide support on the ground. Rocket Racing Technology Development, a
separate subsidiary of Rocket Racing, Inc., will provide business and operational management
for the venture, as well as financing for initial research and development. Granger Whitelaw,
CEO of Rocket Racing, Inc., said that, “The price of space is coming down to earth… Human
beings will be treated to the most stellar views in the galaxy.”
Spaceport America holds great promise for New Mexico’s economic future and has been
working closely with leading aerospace firms such as Lockheed Martin, UP Aerospace,
Virgin Galactic, Microgravity Enterprises and Payload Specialties. With planning moving
along rapidly, the NMSA currently projects that licensed vertical launches should begin in
the first quarter of 2009 and that the terminal and hangar facility for horizontal launches
should be completed by 2010.
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