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Should Utah’s spaceport launch rockets or catch them? Experts are split

By Deseret News · November 2, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah's Spaceport Exploration Committee spent a year assessing the viability of a space launch/reentry facility. The panel's findings suggest lawmakers should pursue the development of a new spaceport. Critics say an inland launch site is impractical and urge Utah leaders to focus on reentry and recovery.

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