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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 Galactic pauses flights until 2026.

The spaceport is working to diversify its tenants beyond space tourism to include data centers and suborbital flight companies.

Officials state that continued investment in infrastructure is necessary to attract more companies and grow the state's aerospace industry.

An economic impact report published by New Mexico State University Arrowhead Center indicated that the economic output to the local and state economy by Spaceport America was upwards of $240 million in 2024.

Spaceport America, a commercial spaceport in southern New Mexico

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