only by governments. According to company documents, SpaceX was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. WOW! The proposed Spaceport Camden site has the potential through master planning to accommodate multiple companies to launch. And—back to location—the site offers an ideal launch trajectory that doesn’t require spacecraft to fly over densely populated areas. Howard shared an impressive list of advantages that Spaceport Camden has over other possible sites. • Provides nearly unrestricted launch range for the launch of spacecraft to a wide range of orbits • Capability to fly due east maximizes the velocity boost from the Earth’s rotation enabling more payload to reach orbit • The latitude of Camden County is similar to that at the Kennedy Space Center • Nearby rail, barge, I-95 and an international airport. • Access to highly-skilled military-trained personnel seeking high-tech jobs With an ideal site secured by the county, the next step toward space readiness will be an 18-month continued ... www.StMarysMagazine.com
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