Why a major investor in Sierra County joined Spaceport America's board and what he envisions for the region's economy.

Every few months, I hear a familiar line: Spaceport America is a failure. A “white elephant.” A boondoggle that should be sold or shut down. I understand the skepticism. A homegrown spaceport is a big ...

Skepticism is understandable. Taxpayers deserve proof, not promises. But if we are going to debate Spaceport America’s value, we should do it with facts and current data — because the state of the ...

Spaceport America contributed over $240 million to New Mexico's economy in 2024, according to a university report. Job growth at the facility is expected to slow temporarily as anchor tenant Virgin ...