Yuma spaceport construction delayed; first launch planned for 2028 at earliest

Yuma spaceport construction delayed; first launch planned for 2028 at earliest

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The dream of launching rockets in Yuma is still alive but taking longer to get the ground. Yuma’s spaceport project once had a goal of launching rockets by late 2026. Now the target has delayed but many in the community say there still on board, as long as it brings growth to the city. The countdown is still ticking for a spaceport but just a bit slower than planned. Some locals say this delay doesn’t bother them as lo…