Commercial Spaceport TESTING FACILITIES: A global market for spaceports is developing as the race to commercialize gathers pace

摘要

Since the dawn of the space exploration era, most sites dedicated to launching and testing rockets have been government-owned. However in recent years a growing number of commercial spaceports have been established, and many aerospace companies are now opting to test rockets and other devices at such facilities. Commercial spaceports offer more choice for aerospace companies reaching for the stars, both in terms of location and services available.