Aerospace States Association - New Mexico Chapter

04/06/2026

Track the historic NASA Artemis II mission here live...

02/17/2026

🚀 New Mexico Aerospace & Aviation Day 2026!
On Jan 27, Lt. Governor Howie Morales, Chair of the ASA-New Mexico Chapter, and Spaceport America hosted one of the best-attended events yet, showcasing the state’s booming aerospace sector.

Highlights included:
✨ Industry reception & exhibits with our aviation partners
✨ Legislative hearing on a New Mexico Space Commission
✨ Drone shots of Members in front of the Roundhouse
✨ Legislative proclamations
👏 Great work, TEAM NEW MEXICO! The state’s aerospace and aviation community is soaring higher than ever!

02/16/2026

Great events are lead and developed through fantastic sponsors!

01/08/2026

Statehood Day Recognized!

12/12/2025

WHY ASA...

"Being elected Secretary on the Aerospace States Association Executive Board by my peers is a great honor and significant opportunity for New Mexico. This role strengthens our state's position, enabling us to impact national aerospace policy and advocate for essential resources. My involvement with ASA is aimed at fostering long-term growth in New Mexico. By connecting our specialized space and defense infrastructure, including Spaceport America and our esteemed national labs, with national funding and industry partnerships, we guarantee that our state's 'Gateway to Space' reputation brings tangible benefits, such as high-tech jobs, economic growth, and enhanced STEM education for New Mexico's students."

ASA National Secretary, New Mexico Lt. Governor Howie Morales
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11/18/2025

Hello, Arizona! Our Launch Vehicle Eve completed its inaugural flight from gateway-to gateway today – from The Gateway to Space in NM to the Mesa Gateway Airport in AZ. Today’s milestone validated new airspace routes and operational procedures, clearing the runway for future spaceship transport flights.

11/17/2025

A site near Rio Rancho has been selected for a multi-million-dollar hypersonic missile facility. ⬇️ Full story in comments.

11/03/2025

04/16/2025

Lt. Governor Howie Morales attended the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs in his role as Aerospace States Association (ASA) Secretary and New Mexico Chapter Chair. He was a key panelist before the Symposium's Government Relations Breakfast with Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell (ASA Policy Chair) moderated by Norman Garza, Executive Director of the Texas Space Commission. The Lt. Governor was able to tour the expansive exhibit hall, stopping to meet with the New Mexico delegation and ASA Associate Members, RocketLabs and Lockheed Martin.

03/05/2025

Another great NEW MEXICO AEROSPACE AND AVIATION DAY! Thank you Lt. Governor Howie Morales and our partners!