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News Articles: Cumberland Island

This artist's sketch provided by Spaceport Camden shows the launch pad complex of the proposed Spaceport Camden in Camden County, Ga.

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Lawsuit seeks to revoke FAA license for Georgia spaceport

Opponents of a proposed launchpad for commercial rockets on the Georgia coast want a federal court to throw out the project's government license, saying the Federal Aviation Administration failed to adequately consider safety risks.

May 27, 2022
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  • Associated Press
The Whitney Fire has burned more than 400 acres since it was started by a lightning strike on June 29.

Wildfire On Federally Protected Cumberland Island Under Control

A wildfire burning on Cumberland Island is 85% contained, according to the National Park Service. A June 29 lightning strike started the Whitney Fire.

July 10, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
The Whitney Fire on Cumberland Island has burned more than 350 acres since June 29.

Wildfire Burning On Federally Protected Cumberland Island

A wildfire on Cumberland Island has burned more than 350 acres in the Cumberland Island Wilderness Area. The Whitney Fire was started by a lightning...

July 05, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
FAA Document Showing Possible Flight Path from Spaceport over marshes and Cumberland and Little Cumberland Island

Environmentalists Sue FAA to Release Spaceport Documents

The Southern Environmental Law Center is suing the Federal Aviation Administration for documents related to the proposed Camden County Spaceport.

October 18, 2018
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By:
  • Cindy Hill
The National Park Service is working on a plan to protect sea turtles and other species from predators like raccoons and coyotes.

Park Service Aims To Protect 'Species Of Concern'

The National Park Service is working on a plan to protect vulnerable nesting animals from predators. Lots of what the Park Service calls “species of...

October 05, 2018
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Little Cumberland Island Light House and dunes

Coast Guard Wants Public Input On Proposed Spaceport

The U.S. Coast Guard is hosting a public hearing Thursday about a proposed rocket launching facility on Georgia's Coast.

September 26, 2018
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By:
  • Cindy Hill
Site of proposed Spaceport and launch site in proximity to Georgia's coast

Proposed Spaceport Attracts Rocket Maker to Southeast Ga.

A coastal Georgia spaceport is still far from liftoff, but it might already be attracting new business.

September 24, 2018
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By:
  • Cindy Hill
Cumberland Island quarter

New Quarter Spotlights Cumberland Island

Georgia’s Cumberland Island National Seashore is featured on the U.S. Mint’s latest commemorative coin, released on Friday. Cumberland is Georgia’s...

August 30, 2018
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By:
  • Cindy Hill
Trees on the beach at Cumberland Island, in viewing distance of the proposed Spaceport launch area.

Deadline for Public Comment on Proposed Spaceport

Thursday, June 14, 2018, is the last day for people to comment on Camden County’s plans to launch rockets off Georgia’s coast. The County wants to build...

June 13, 2018
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By:
  • Cindy Hill
A rendering of Spaceport Camden.

Spaceport Proposal Ignites Environmental Concerns

A report on Camden County’s bid for a spaceport came out a few months ago. Laura Forczyk is an author of it, and the owner of Astralytical . The Atlanta...

January 26, 2018
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By:
  • Emily Cureton and
  • Celeste Headlee
A king vulture drawn by Wirt Robinson, c. 1895.

Animal Encounters On Cumberland Island

Cumberland Island is 14 miles of beaches, forests and marshes. Ecologist Carol Ruckdeschel has lived among the plants and animals there for 45 years....

January 26, 2018
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By:
  • Emily Cureton and
  • Celeste Headlee

One Small Spaceport, A Giant Leap For Georgia

SpaceX continues to make headlines, sending its Falcon rockets into space and if Georgia has its way, those rockets could soon blast off from Camden...

January 10, 2018
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Emily Cureton

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