Transportation Committee - Colorado Air and Space Port

Bryan Ostler, Adams County, Deputy County Manager, Community Services, will update the committee about the Colorado Air and Space Port - which will serve as America's hub for commercial space transportation, research, and development. Horizontal launch facilities like the Colorado Air and Space Port are developing around the world and have the potential to become the foundation for a global suborbital transportation network. 

Colorado’s aerospace industry contributes significantly to the state’s economic output and includes 180 aerospace companies and more than 500 suppliers and companies providing space-related products and services. Eight of the nation's leading aerospace contractors are headquartered in Colorado, along with major U.S. Department of Defense facilities, NASA research and development activities, and top-ranked universities for aerospace. In fact, Colorado ranked third in the nation in NASA prime contract awards totaling $1.8 billion in 2016.

Located six miles from Denver International Airport, Colorado Air and Space Port is conveniently accessible - and because of the elevation of the Denver Metropolitan Area - one mile closer to space!

NOTE: Dave Ruppel, Director of the Colorado Air and Space Port was scheduled to give this presentation; but had an unexpected trip come up, and Bryan Ostler graciously offered to provide the presentation.