Spaceport America is the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport, located in southern New Mexico. Covering 18,000 acres and featuring a designated FAA-licensed launch complex, Spaceport America offers a unique environment for aerospace activities, including a 12,000-foot runway and vertical launch complexes. With an expansive 6,000 square miles of restricted airspace and favorable weather conditions, it is home to some of the most prominent companies in the commercial space industry, such as Virgin Galactic, AeroVironment, and UP Aerospace.

The New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) drives the mission of promoting infrastructure development and job creation within the state while nurturing educational opportunities related to aerospace. Their vision is to establish Spaceport America as a leading multi-modal hub for space transportation, operations, research, and testing, supporting both commercial and national security objectives. Spaceport America aims to integrate advanced technological developments into the growing aerospace sector, making it an essential player in future space endeavors.