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Spaceport Exploration Committee Agenda

August 28, 2025

10:00am – 12:00pm

Senate Building Room 210

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83156302101

1. Welcome – Chairs
   • Military Liaisons
2. Overview of Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Regulation – The Aerospace Corporation
3. Virtual Tour of Spaceports – Mark Lester, Merrick & Company
4. Overview of Executive Order on Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry – Leif Elder, Utah Department of Transportation
5. Update of the Preliminary Feasibility and Site Assessment Procurement – Becky Stromness, Utah Department of Transportation
6. Update of Research on States that have Spaceports – Rachel Brookes, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel
7. Other Committee Business – Chairs
   • Economic Impact Study of a Utah Spaceport 
   • Non-voting Committee Appointments
   • Open and Public Meeting Training
   • Next Meeting: September 23, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.