Georgia Space Working Group Report
02/15/13 13:28:00
By Michael Mealling
I spent today at a regular meeting of of a semi-formal group of state-level space organizations. The group is working to help raise Georgia's profile as a space-capable state. The main topic was the proposed space port in Camden County:
The most recent upate was that the Environmental Impact Study was in process but since the site was already an existing industrial facility it shouldn't take very long to complete. The other is that public statements by SpaceX mean that vertical launch seems to be more compelling than horizontal in the short term.
The other item was the soft launch of the new The Georgia Center of Innovation for Aerospace:
The center acts as a catalyst, creating opportunities for aerospace companies and their suppliers by connecting them to new technologies, university research, potential business collaborators and current industry information. The Center advances recognition of Georgia’s strength in the global aerospace industry, and contributes to the entrepreneurial and educational ecosystems required for its continued growth.
One of the VERY useful resources the Center is providing is a single Google Calendar of state wide aerospace related events:
If you have something to add contact the Center at aerospace@georgiainnovation.org. I'll be providing additional details at the Space Georgia meeeting on February 23rd.
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