Video & Transcript Research : 'spaceport'
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 27th, 2026 at 11:14 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And then we begin the story of the spaceport.
- We should do better at the spaceport.
- They are actually leasing space at the spaceport.
- If we can change the mission of the spaceport for...
- We've subsidized a spaceport for a history of over 10 years since I've been here.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Nov 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Anna Spencer, Government Relations with Blue Origin, on Activities and Spaceport Operations.
- Anna Spencer, Government Relations with Blue Origin, on activities and spaceport operations.
- I mentioned earlier our investment in the Florida spaceport system.
- Secondly, to enhance the KSC spaceport.
- There's no program called a spaceport in Kennedy Space Center, right?
Summary:
The committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and heard a series of presentations focused on Florida’s space and aerospace industry. Blue Origin’s Anna Spencer described the company’s Florida operations at Rocket Park, including New Glenn manufacturing and launch activities, Blue Moon lunar lander work, workforce development, and recent booster recovery and launch milestones. Amazon’s Beth Cooley presented an update on Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper), outlining the satellite broadband network, customer terminals, dark skies mitigation efforts, Florida facilities and jobs, and launch plans; members asked about RV/mobile applications, satellite counts, and the role of fiber, but no action was taken. Starcatcher Industries CEO Andrew Rush then described his company’s effort to create an orbital energy grid that beams power to satellites to extend mission life and increase available power, citing demonstrations in Jacksonville and Cape Canaveral and plans for a first satellite launch next year.
Space Florida CEO Rob Long gave a strategic update on the state’s aerospace sector, citing billions in private investment, hundreds of projects in the pipeline, the leverage of state spaceport funding, workforce and university programs, and the need for additional tools and infrastructure to keep Florida competitive. He emphasized growth in launch activity, manufacturing, research, and military support infrastructure, and said Space Florida would bring forward legislative proposals. Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro delivered the strongest policy message of the meeting, warning that KSC’s aging infrastructure and relatively smaller NASA budget share could cause Florida to lose aerospace leadership to states like Texas unless the state strengthens its partnership, research investment, and infrastructure support. Members questioned her about federal restrictions on commercial investment in common-use infrastructure, the need for more state-federal alignment, and how Florida can preserve its role as the launch capital of the world. After the presentations and questions, Senator Burgess moved to adjourn, there was no objection, and the committee adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr-Sub-General Government and Transportation Afternoon Session Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Of course, that's just one of the missions of OSIa, which is the spaceport in western Oklahoma.
- The spaceport had been operating kind of in the red on a regular routine basis.
- To the left in front of the pack is the large MRO that's doing work out at the spaceport.
- We have all of our university partners, WASU, which is all in on the spaceport.
- Eight of those are physically located at the spaceport.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Nov 18th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Anna Spencer, Government Relations with Blue Origin, on Activities and Spaceport Operations.
- Anna Spencer, Government Relations with Blue Origin, on activities and spaceport operations.
- I mentioned earlier our investment in Florida’s spaceport system.
- Secondly, to enhance the KSC spaceport.
- There's no program called a spaceport in Kennedy Space Center, right?
Summary:
The Committee of Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security heard a series of informational presentations focused on Florida’s aerospace and space ecosystem. Blue Origin described its Florida operations at Rocket Park, Launch Complex 36, and Port Canaveral, highlighting New Glenn and Blue Moon development, recent launch activity, workforce development efforts, and major capital investment in the state. Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) outlined its low-Earth-orbit broadband network, customer terminals, satellite and gateway architecture, dark-sky mitigation efforts, and Florida investments including a payload processing facility and launch support infrastructure. Starcatcher Industries presented its concept for an orbital energy grid that would beam power to satellites, discussed demonstrations in Florida, customer interest, and plans for a first satellite launch next year.
Space Florida President and CEO Rob Long gave a strategic update on the state’s aerospace industry, citing billions in private investment, growth in aerospace establishments and projects, spaceport infrastructure investments, workforce and university partnerships, and the importance of maintaining Florida’s competitiveness against other states. NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro then emphasized Artemis II preparations, rising launch demand, aging infrastructure, and the need for stronger state-federal coordination and investment in research, workforce, and common-use infrastructure. She compared Florida’s support structure with Texas and argued that Florida must act to avoid losing aerospace leadership.
Members asked questions about mobile and aviation applications for Amazon Leo, dark-sky impacts, satellite counts, Starcatcher’s power transmission losses and storage approach, and NASA’s funding and infrastructure constraints. Petro also discussed limits on commercial investment in common infrastructure under federal rules and suggested that state investment and better alignment among partners could help. No bills were considered and no votes were taken beyond adjournment; the committee concluded by adopting a motion to adjourn.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Across Texas, our military bases, airports, and spaceports are vital to our economy and certainly national
- Current law stops drones from flying over these installations, but spaceports, which actively drive Texas
- SB 1308, passed by myself and the 88th Legislature, closed a gap leaving spaceports vulnerable.
- SB 1197 keeps exceptions for authorized operators like law enforcement and spaceport staff, ensuring
- SB 1308, passed by myself and the 88th Legislature, closed a gap leaving spaceports vulnerable.
Summary:
The Committee on Veterans Affairs heard several bills related to veterans and military installations. Senator Birdwell presented SB 1197, which would extend existing drone restrictions over military bases and airports to Texas spaceports, with exceptions for authorized operators; there was brief supportive testimony and the bill was left pending. Chairman Hancock presented SB 1271, allowing Texas to accept concurrent jurisdiction over military installations to improve handling of juvenile offenses through state and local involvement; no public testimony was offered, and the bill was left pending. SB 390, by Senator Middleton and explained by Senator Menendez, would expand the definition of historically underutilized businesses to include veteran-owned businesses certified by the SBA, regardless of disability rating, to increase veteran participation in state contracting. The bill drew extensive supportive testimony from veterans and business advocates, while Senator Eckhardt raised concerns that broadening the category might not satisfy the disparity-study basis typically used for HUB programs.
The committee also took up pending bills later in the meeting. SB 651 was advanced after adoption of a committee substitute and received a unanimous committee vote to do pass and be recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 897 likewise had a committee substitute adopted and was reported favorably by a unanimous vote, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1814 was reported favorably and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar by a unanimous vote. SB 1197 was also voted out favorably and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1271 and SB 390 were left pending at the end of the meeting, and the committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Do we need the Spaceport? Is the Spaceport a viable place for this to happen?
- As it relates to Spaceport, it's an asset.
- They first tested their missile at Spaceport.
- He hated me when I talked about the Spaceport...
- On the spaceport, I think it's a good example.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 10, 2026 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- So we want to make sure that we are developing Cecil Field as a spaceport operator with the same zeal
- and effort and attention that we paid to other spaceport territories around the state.
- Sirois: The way we have developed leadership of our spaceport territories, if they have a director in
- place, they have more autonomy to exercise in terms of management and relationships that the spaceport
- I'm not 100 percent comfortable that we can just designate a spaceport by statute.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Excuse me, I'm out of shave to make spaceports eligible for tax exempt private activity bonds.
- I note that there are at least 2 other operational spaceports in Texas.
- What is the, you know, what is the posture of those 2 spaceports with regard to, uh, tax-exempt private
- Spaceports serve a similar, similar role, um.
- I know that there is a, um, uh, a spaceport in Houston and a spaceport in Midland, um.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for the opportunity to present HCR35. to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make spaceports
- I note that there are at least two other operational spaceports in Texas.
- What is the posture of those two spaceports with regard to? to tax-exempt private activity bonds.
- Spaceports serve a similar role. I don't have the exact answer for your question, ma'am.
- I know that there is a spaceport in Houston and a spaceport in Midland, both with launch capabilities
Keywords:
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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- But we’re bringing a policy idea to the table that requires spaceports adjacent to or within counties
- that have spaceport territories.
- But we’re bringing a policy idea to the table that requires spaceports adjacent to or within counties
- that have spaceport territories.
- With our spaceport program, we have a spaceport improvement, much like our airports and seaports, we
Summary:
The Transportation Committee took up several bills and agency priorities. SB 44, as amended, increased penalties for operating a vehicle with unauthorized red or blue lights and for obscuring a license plate, including new penalties for using, possessing, manufacturing, or selling license-plate obscuring devices. The sponsor and supporting law enforcement witnesses said the bill addresses widespread plate obstruction and enforcement problems; the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also passed SB 654, designating a railroad overpass in Starke as the Heroes Memorial Overpass, and SB 620, creating a Miami-Dade College specialty license plate with proceeds supporting scholarships and limited administrative/marketing costs.
The committee then considered SB 594, which would allow Florida deep-water ports to seek Fish and Wildlife Commission approval for no-anchoring/no-mooring buffer zones adjacent to port channels and turning basins. An amendment clarified the application process, review timeline, rulemaking, and enforcement. Port representatives supported the bill as a way to protect channels and commerce, while several boating and cruising advocates opposed it, arguing the 5,000-foot buffer was excessive, could create safety issues, and would displace anchored vessels without adequate alternative dockage. Despite the opposition, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably.
The committee also heard a presentation from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles on its 2025 legislative priorities, including stricter proof-of-address and identification requirements for vehicle registration, changes to tank vehicle and IFTA rules, a higher crash-report damage threshold, and electronic notice options. Secretary Perdue then outlined FDOT priorities focused on workforce development, research, rural road funding, small business participation, consistent traffic-control standards, modal infrastructure, transit accountability, spaceport support, advanced air mobility, and shifting some power-consumption revenues to the Transportation Trust Fund to offset electric vehicle impacts. No votes were taken on the agency priorities, and the meeting adjourned after members recorded additional affirmative votes on SB 44 and SB 654.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 8, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- LAST YEAR WE HAD ROUGHLY 93, THIS YEAR WE'RE ON TRACK TO HAVE 153 LAUNCHES AT THE SPACEPORT.
- AND THE SPACEPORT. SOME OF THE SMALLER STATES DO.
- WE DID MORE THAN THAT, WE SAW THE FACILITY AS BEING STRATEGIC TO THE SPACEPORT SO WE TOOK OWNERSHIP OF
- ORDER OF MAGNITUDE, AIRPORT SEAPORT AND SPACEPORT HAVE A HUGE RETURN ON INVESTMENT.
- THEY'RE IN THE PROCESS OF BRINGING STARSHIP TO OUR SPACEPORT IN FLORIDA WHICH IS A BIG DEAL AND BLUE
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to hand you the because I have one witness on my bill related to designating spaceports that
- Chairman, spaceports are a vital part of the Texas economy, with the commercial space industry employing
- Entering an economic impact worth tens of billions, spaceports also play a pivotal role when it comes
- SB 1198 would add spaceports to this list. of designated critical infrastructure facilities.
- I would, I believe so as long as it's classified as a spaceport, it's in the space industry. apply to
Keywords:
concrete plants, environmental regulation, permit process, air quality, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SB 1061, uranium mining, production area authorization, TCEQ, Water Code, groundwater, groundwater conservation district, restoration table value, restoration values, contested case hearing, Chapter 2001, mineral rights, surface owners, notice requirements, environmental permitting
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Mar 4th, 2025
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 10, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- I mentioned the spaceport system earlier.
- We have the 3 licensed spaceports across the state not to mention of the additional spaceport territories
- Look like our spaceport system. And right now we're in about the 1000 to 2000 metric ton range.
- And what the Spaceport Academy Initiative is really about.
- I was just wondering, you know, how you are thinking about handling waste water at the Spaceports you're
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Finance Sub Committee Oct 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, Spaceport Authority 495.
- In 2023, our total jobs due to the Spaceport were 985, and our economic output was $266 million.
- So, the Spaceport is growing. We're increasing our impact and we're increasing our customers.
- How old is the Spaceport?
- Chair, it's due to legislators speaking more positively about the Spaceport.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- The only thing I think we've really missed on this is, I mean, Castilian is using the spaceport.
- I think the spaceport is another part of this that needs to happen.
- I think the spaceport is another part of this that needs to happen.
- I think they're testing them at the spaceport.
- And so that is one key piece that I see coming in the next session, giving the spaceport a hands-up.
Keywords:
corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll talk in a moment more about Spaceport, but we think that there's opportunities with Spaceport we
- Spaceport is a real asset here. We have done flight tests out of Spaceport.
- We want to continue to do flight tests out of Spaceport.
- The other thing is, you know, love the Spaceport, Haysa Spaceport.
- It moves quicker and will actually help us not subsidize a Spaceport. Mr.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 20, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- So this is the main bridge that is feeding our spaceport on the Space Coast.
- And we do have a spaceport improvement program at FDOT where we do direct some of our revenues to funding
- for spaceport infrastructure.
- Port Canaveral is one of a, are certainly more diverse than talking about spaceport.
- My question comes into the same conversation we had with spaceport last week here.
Summary:
The Transportation and Economic Development Budget Subcommittee heard an overview from FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue on the state’s transportation work program, with emphasis on the Moving Florida Forward initiative, major roadway projects, workforce needs, seaports, airports, spaceport infrastructure, and the role of MPOs/TPOs in planning. He said the $4 billion general revenue investment in Moving Florida Forward has been leveraged into a roughly $7 billion-plus program, with 20 projects underway and about 70% of the initiative expected to be under construction by year’s end. He highlighted I-4 as the centerpiece, describing a new procurement approach, phased delivery, and added lanes intended to provide congestion relief during construction. He also discussed a projected 38% growth in transportation workforce needs and proposed a Florida Transportation Academy and a research institute to support training and innovation.
Tiffany King of the Florida Airports Council said Florida’s 128 public-use airports have about $5.7 billion in unfunded projects through 2029, and stressed that airport priorities include not only terminals and passenger capacity but also safety, security, gates, and environmental work. Michael Rubin of the Florida Ports Council said Florida’s 16 deepwater seaports now have a $195.9 billion economic impact, support about 1.2 million jobs, and generate $7.4 billion in state and local taxes; he noted that ports still have about $4 billion in project needs, including dredging and intermodal connections. Jeff Sheffield of the North Florida TPO described the value of regional, community-based planning and said his four-county TPO has helped align local priorities with FDOT funding.
Members asked about whether the state is planning for advanced air mobility and “flying cars,” whether Moving Florida Forward bypassed MPOs, how long major projects take, cost escalation, regionalization of MPOs, port governance, airport governance, and the contractor qualification system. FDOT and the witnesses said the state is working on policy and planning for advanced air mobility, that Moving Florida Forward did not bypass MPOs because the projects were already locally prioritized, and that the main delay is funding rather than the planning process. They said long-range plans are updated regularly and can be amended when priorities change, and that regional MPO structures can improve coordination. The committee took no formal vote; the meeting concluded after questions and comments, including discussion of workforce training opportunities for incarcerated individuals and a motion to adjourn by the ranking member.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Aug 13th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I was at an Economic Development Committee yesterday up at UNM Valencia, and Spaceport was there.
- One of the things that, one of the issues that we're having at Spaceport, there's several, but one is
- I was talking to... offline to the head there of Spaceport regarding range infrastructure.
- Why that's important in New Mexico is we're trying to get more economic development into Spaceport because
- This is the first I'm hearing of concern from Spaceport.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee Jul 31st, 2025
Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- The other thing that struck my interest was the issue around spaceports.
- I have seen Richard and Helen's presentation, and it talked about adding spaceports into exempt facilities
- I think for us, that this provision is adding spaceports to the list of things that can be more affordably
- Sure, but if this spaceport component is something, I'm sure that the county where the spaceport is located
- know Representative Lara, you come from one of the counties that made a major investment. for the spaceport