Global Spaceport Alliance

There are many different functions and forms that a #spaceport can be... Voyager was converted from a platform supply vessel by Conrad Deepwater Repair Shipyard into a floating spaceport (image source: Space Perspective) READ THE ARTICLE 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2SNDfkX

Here is GSA's window at the California Mid-State Fair! A special thank to Paul Sloan with City of Paso Robles (#spaceport in process) for providing the opportunity for GSA to announce the GSA Spaceport Summit on January 27 in Orlando!

This announcement marks a significant milestone in the effort to open up #spaceflight to more and more people around the world.

Space begins at #spaceports! Two of our GSA members focus on preparing the next generation of space pioneers! Teachers in Space, Inc. and Spaceport America

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Join GSA next week at the Farnborough International Air Show! Panel session: International Spaceport Readiness to Support Point-to-Point Transportation Tuesday, July 23rd in the Space Zone Theatre– Hall 4 Moderator: Dr. George Nield - Chairman, Global Spaceport Alliance Panelists: - Hidetaka Aoki - Co-Founder and Director, Space Port Japan Association - Giovanni Di Antonio, FRAeS, Director - Technological Innovation, Italian Civil Aviation Authority - ENAC - Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile - Stephen Camporeale – Country Director for UK and Europe, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) - Alex Tai – Chairman, New Frontier Aerospace - Khaki Rodway – Spaceplane Sales and Operations Director, Dawn Aerospace 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUpHCSvc Given the rapid progress taking place in the commercial space sector, the next few years will likely bring the development of dozens of operational #spaceports all over the world. These spaceports will have the potential to serve as focal points and technology hubs for #aerospace innovation, as well as to support increased access to space. At the same time, we are seeing the development of a new class of aerospace vehicles that can travel between any two points on Earth within a couple of hours. Although many different design concepts have been proposed, the ability to conduct high-speed, long-distance #transportation through space, initially for cargo, but eventually for people, will be a major game-changer, both for national security, and for economic competitiveness. This session will explore current prospects for such operations and discuss how they could be integrated with the emerging international spaceport network. #P2P #Pointtopoint #spaceeconomy #Spaceindustry #spacetransportation

Sierra Space announced two additional partners will help accelerate the investigation into Spaceport Oita in Kunisaki, Oita, Japan, as a potential landing site in Asia for Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser®, as it plans to expand a global network of return locations for their new commercial #spaceplane. MUFG Bank, Ltd., and Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., are joining forces with Sierra Space, OITA PREFECTURE, Kanematsu Corporation and Japan Airlines to conduct a comprehensive utilization and landing site study at #Spaceport Oita. The consortium will identify and develop new business opportunities for Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser in Japan and across the Asian continent to create new economic impact using this new transportation mode. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/emxKRe9J #spaceports #spacetransportation #spaceeconomy #spaceindustry

Virgin Galactic, a tenant of Spaceport America, announced that it completed its manufacturing facility for its next-generation Delta #spaceships. Virgin Galactic has completed 12 spaceflights since July 2021. #spaceport #spaceports #spacetransportation #spaceeconomy #spaceclusters #Spaceindustry https://lnkd.in/e5jRkVm7

GSA Chairman leads an impressive panel with impressive speakers at Farnborough International - Session: International Spaceport Readiness to Support Point-to-Point Transportation Tuesday, July 23rd in the Space Zone Theatre– Hall 4

The recording is ready! GSA Webinar Series - Creating Spaceport Space Clusters - A look at U.K.’s space cluster development for economic, research, and #workforce opportunities around #spaceports. Panelists: Moderator: Dr. George Nield, Chair, Global Spaceport Alliance Francis Walker, Associate Principal – London, Corgan Gemma W., Harwell Space Cluster Development Manager, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Daniel Smith, Director of AstroAgency, Fire Arrow, and Space Scotland Ross Hulbert, Head of Engagement, Spaceport Cornwall Dr. David Alexander OBE, Director, Rice Space Institute #spaceindustry #spaceeconomy #spacetransportation #spacecluster 👉 https://lnkd.in/ed5h-PXN