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This study attempts to determine if there are any inferences that
can be gleaned from the evolution and operation of airports that
can be applied to the current group of spaceports. The author lays
the foundation of the study by examining the history of the
commercial space industry and the US government's role in
supporting that industry. Next, the study focuses on the evolution
of airports. Specifically, it traces the roots of the airport back
to the early 1900's, describes the impact of WWII on the
development of the US airport system, and concludes with the most
current trend towards airport privitization. With the historical
foundation on which to base inferences complete, the author then
focuses on the emergence of the commercial spaceport sector. He
describes the economics influencing the sector and the DOD grant
program which provided much needed seed money for spaceport
development. He then provides a description of the three
spaceports-California, Florida and Alaska. Finally, the author
provides background on key issues (ownership, planning,
certification, and governmental roles), discusses "the airport
way," and then makes inferences and recommendations to address the
issues.
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