House encourages alternative spaceports for small and medium satellite launches

House encourages alternative spaceports for small and medium satellite launches

House authorizers want the Defense Department to consider alternative spaceports for small- and medium-sized satellites to alleviate congestion at the current spaceports that can manage large satellite launches, according to an amendment advanced today. The amendment to the fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill, proposed by Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) and passed by the committee without discussion, would encourage the service to invest in Pacific S…