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CASP License Information

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CASP Site Operator License Approved

On August 17, 2018, Colorado Air and Space Port announced the Federal Aviation Administration approved its site operator license, a major step forward in establishing a spaceport in Adams County. To learn more about the future of Colorado Air and Space Port, see our Frequently Asked Questions.

Frequently Asked Questions
Map of Colorado Air and Space Port airspace with marked routes and points, including Departure, Return, Recovery, and Ignition, featuring Ops Area E3. Logo in lower-left corner.

Colorado Air and Space Port Airspace

A special-use airspace area has been designated by air traffic controllers. Their evaluation of the impact on en-route traffic indicates they are comfortable with the airspace east of the property and have proposed preferred times of the day for operations.

Concept X

Rocketplane in space with text "Concept X" and "ROCKETPLANE" on the vehicle.

Concepts in Development

Top left: Spacecraft labeled Concept Y, soaring over Earth. Top right: Virgin Orbit aircraft labeled Concept Z, flying above clouds. Bottom left: Black and white Reentry Vehicle in space. Bottom right: Stratospheric Balloon floating over illuminated Earth.
Donna Lynne speaks at Colorado Air and Space Port event, with flag in background

News

USA Today: Small rockets, big dreams: More spaceports are taking root across the U.S. – May 3, 2018

The Denver Channel: Denver metro may soon be the gateway to space thanks to spaceport – March 8, 2018

Denver Post: Will the Front Range become a hub for commercial space transportation? Countdown to decision is on – March 8, 2018