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Wallops Island Prepares for Surge in Launches, Calls for Infrastructure Upgrades

WHY IT MATTERS

Upgrading Wallops Island’s facilities will help sustain commercial launch growth and create better working conditions for the industry’s employees.

What happened

SpaceNews reports that Wallops Island is anticipating a significant increase in launch activity over the next few years. In response, companies and officials are urging that now is the appropriate moment to invest in infrastructure improvements. The goal is to support both the commercial launch industry and the workforce that will be involved. The article highlights the need for upgrades to accommodate the projected growth and to ensure that the benefits of increased launch activity reach both businesses and employees.

PRIMARY SOURCES

Wallops gears up for an increase in launches

SpaceNews · Jeff Foust · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply

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