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03/07/2025

Blue Origin’s Recent Orbital Milestone—What You Need To Know
Six weeks ago, Blue Origin reached orbit for the first time with New Glenn, marking a major step forward for the space industry.
New Glenn, over five times the size of New Shepard, is built for orbital missions, just as its namesake, John Glenn, was the first American to orbit Earth. This milestone signals the rapid expansion of U.S. orbital launches and strengthens the country’s role in global spaceflight.
For a deeper dive into why this achievement matters, check out Emily Calandrelli’s breakdown of the launch.

11/12/2024

SpaceValley Foundation executive director, Bryce Kennedy, and STEMarts Lab founder, Agnes Chavez, sat down yesterday with Richard Eeds for a deep dive into what makes Space Valley so unique and how SpaceValley Foundation and partners like STEMarts Lab are elevating the region's space ecosystem and inspiring the next generation of innovators!

Listen to the full program: https://lnkd.in/gFHuKNxz

11/04/2024

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Willa Cather, known for capturing the spirit of the American West, described New Mexico’s skies in a way that resonates deeply today.

Her words still inspire, as this vast landscape continues to fuel groundbreaking innovation in Space Valley, where the future of space exploration is being built. 🚀✨

"Elsewhere the sky is the roof of the world; but here the earth was the floor of the sky." - Willa Cather

10/29/2024

🌌 Ever wondered what the sky looked like 1,000 years ago? Experience it for yourself in Space Valley at Chaco Culture National Historical Park!

Their night sky programs offer a glimpse into the past, with dark skies perfect for stargazing and learning about ancient astronomy.

Before nightfall, hikers can explore ancient structures and petroglyphs that reveal a connection to the stars. More details in the link below.


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ATTENTION: Night-Sky programs are starting to be offered again, staff permitting. Please call the Visitor Center for more information. (505) 786-7014 Chaco's Night Sky Initiative: Since 1991, Chaco Culture NHP has offered astronomy in its public interpretive programs. Programs emphasize the practice...

10/17/2024

Launching in support of Space Valley, the SpaceValley Foundation connects diverse people, ideas, and interests in a singular mission to unlock the transformative power of space.

The foundation uniquely works at the intersection of industry, arts, culture, travel, and education across the entire Space Valley region, uniting the business of space with the public’s cosmic fascination, to accelerate space understanding, engagement, support, and innovation.

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10/17/2024

Introducing Space Valley: a pioneering space ecosystem strategically positioned in the Rio Grande River corridor where groundbreaking science meets cultural wisdom, ethereal landscape meets stellar skies, boundless imagination meets entrepreneurial spirit, and big ideas are born. 🌌✨

Pictured: Alien Egg Hatchery at night located in Bisti Badlands, New Mexico.

Follow along the journey. Visit spacevalley.org