Space Force Evaluates New Launch Sites to Support 700 Annual Missions

By Stephen Clark · Ars Technica · 2026-10-23

Ars Technica reports that the U.S. military is searching for a third domestic spaceport to alleviate congestion at current facilities in Florida and California. Major General Stephen Purdy and other leaders are considering a mix of federal land, state-owned properties, and privat

Ars Technica reports that the U.S. military is searching for a third domestic spaceport to alleviate congestion at current facilities in Florida and California. Major General Stephen Purdy and other leaders are considering a mix of federal land, state-owned properties, and privat