HUNTSVILLE International Airport has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (F) to allow commercial space vehicles to land in Huntsville, reports the American Journal of Commerce.
'Huntsville has propelled us into another historic first for our state with the award of the commercial space vehicle reentry licence for Huntsville International Airport,' said Alabama Governor Kay Ivey.
'We appreciate the collaboration exhibited by our public and private partners to make this a reality.'
Said Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle: 'The landing of Dream Chaser at Huntsville International Airport is part of a vision for economic development that continues our legacy in space science and taps into our workforce expertise and assets developed for the International Space Station,'
Landing the Dream Chaser in Huntsville was recognized as one of three points of the commercial space design developed in 2016 for the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber.
Initially, obtaining the F licence was specific to Dream Chaser.
However, this proof of concept supports other space reentry vehicles, and each would require additional F licensing.
Said Port of Huntsville/Huntsville International Airport chairman Mark McDaniel: 'This is a significant milestone for Huntsville International and for our community in the pursuit of landing a commercial space vehicle right here in Rocket City USA.
'That's going to be an exciting day, not just for the Airport but also for the talented and dedicated partners in this effort,' Mr McDaniel said.
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'Huntsville has propelled us into another historic first for our state with the award of the commercial space vehicle reentry licence for Huntsville International Airport,' said Alabama Governor Kay Ivey.
'We appreciate the collaboration exhibited by our public and private partners to make this a reality.'
Said Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle: 'The landing of Dream Chaser at Huntsville International Airport is part of a vision for economic development that continues our legacy in space science and taps into our workforce expertise and assets developed for the International Space Station,'
Landing the Dream Chaser in Huntsville was recognized as one of three points of the commercial space design developed in 2016 for the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber.
Initially, obtaining the F licence was specific to Dream Chaser.
However, this proof of concept supports other space reentry vehicles, and each would require additional F licensing.
Said Port of Huntsville/Huntsville International Airport chairman Mark McDaniel: 'This is a significant milestone for Huntsville International and for our community in the pursuit of landing a commercial space vehicle right here in Rocket City USA.
'That's going to be an exciting day, not just for the Airport but also for the talented and dedicated partners in this effort,' Mr McDaniel said.
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