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News Articles: Spaceport

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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Georgia county files suit to force land sale for spaceport

A Georgia county has filed a lawsuit that seeks to force a company to sell it 4,000 acres on which the county has long planned to build a launch pad for commercial rockets.

July 28, 2022
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  • Associated Press
fani willis buddy carter and camden spaceport

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Political Rewind: Fulton DA disqualified; Camden Spaceport Saga; Carter's no vote on gay marriage

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A judge ruled that Fani Willis cannot investigate state Sen. Burt Jones in the Fulton County special grand jury investigating the 2020 election. Plus, courts have upheld subpoenas for false electors and Rep. Jody Hice. Meanwhile, Rep. Buddy Carter voted against codifying gay marriage. 

July 26, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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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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Georgia spaceport land deal is off, site owner says

The owner of a 4,000-acre industrial site says it has ended a longstanding agreement to sell the property to a Georgia county seeking to build a launch pad for commercial rockets.

July 22, 2022
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  • Associated Press
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
Republican candidate for Georgia governor former Sen. David Perdue arrives to speak at a campaign stop at the Covington airport on Feb. 2, 2022, in Covington, Ga.

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Political Rewind: Trump throws money into midterms; New bills affecting primaries; Spaceport update

Thursday on Political Rewind: How will the bills that passed this session affect both parties in the primaries? Then, a new study from the University of Georgia shows former President Donald Trump's endorsement doesn't hold much weight. Also: an update on the proposed Camden spaceport.

April 14, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
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his artist's sketch provided by Spaceport Camden shows the launch pad complex of the proposed Spaceport Camden in Camden County, Ga. A Georgia county's plan to build a launchpad for commercial rockets is going before voters in a referendum forced by opponents of the project. The special election Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in coastal Camden County gives voters a chance to block county commissioners from purchasing 4,000 acres of land for the planned Spaceport Camden.

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Voters reject spaceport plan long pursued by Georgia county

Critics, including the National Park Service, said exploding rockets after launch could rain fiery debris onto surrounding land, including a federally protected wilderness.

March 09, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
A rendering of the proposed spaceport in Camden County, Ga.

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Judge: Spaceport land deal must wait for March 8 election

A judge has blocked a Georgia county from buying land for a commercial spaceport until the project goes before voters in a special election next month.

February 11, 2022
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  • Associated Press
A rendering of the proposed spaceport in Camden County, Ga.

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FAA To Decide On Camden Spaceport Without Further Public Comment

Environmental groups said they would continue to fight the development of a spaceport in Camden County.

September 18, 2020
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  • Emily Jones
Proposed Spaceport launch trajectory

Georgia Tech Students Testing Rocket At Spaceport Site

Georgia Tech students will be on Georgia’s coast this weekend to test launch a rocket at the proposed spaceport site.

March 28, 2019
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  • Cindy Hill
Proposed Spaceport launch trajectory

Proposal Would Create Authority to Oversee Spaceport Camden

Camden County residents are getting a final chance to voice their opinions on plans to create a Spaceport Authority. GPB’s Cindy Hill has more on...

March 12, 2019
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  • Cindy Hill
Proposed rocket launch path over Cumberland and Little Cumberland Islands

Conservationists, Community Members Sue Over Spaceport Documents

Coastal residents and conservation groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday over the proposed Spaceport Camden. They said Camden County is breaking state and...

February 20, 2019
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  • Cindy Hill
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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  • Cindy Hill
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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  • 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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  • 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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