Land of Enchantment · Home of the new space economy
Why New Mexico?
New Mexico is the next frontier for aerospace. From ideal weather and restricted airspace to test facilities, Spaceport America, and the national labs — a growing number of aerospace startups are choosing to build here. Many of them are on New Space Equity.
Where the technology is born
Spun out of the Air Force Research Laboratory
Many of New Space Equity's startups are spin-offs from the Space Warfare Directorate at the Air Force Research Laboratory, based at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM. This is where technologies for satellite systems, rocket propulsion, and cislunar space domain awareness are built to support the United States Space Force.
The next frontier for aerospace
Why founders are building in New Mexico
Few places on Earth combine the climate, airspace, infrastructure, and deep-tech talent that aerospace demands. New Mexico has all of it in one state.
Ideal weather
Over 300 clear days a year and dry, high-desert skies — perfect for testing, launch windows, and optical operations.
Restricted airspace
Vast tracts of controlled and restricted airspace let teams fly, test, and iterate without the congestion of busy corridors.
Test facilities
Ranges and proving grounds built for propulsion, high-energy, and flight testing sit within easy reach of founders.
Spaceport America
The world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport gives ventures a runway to the edge of space in their backyard.
National labs
Sandia and Los Alamos anchor a dense concentration of deep-tech talent, research, and technology transfer.
New Mexico, in motion
See the next frontier
A look at the place, the people, and the technology putting New Mexico at the center of the new space economy.
An added incentive
New Mexico Angel Investment Tax Credit
New Mexico — as well as other states — provides an Angel Investment Tax Credit for investors backing qualifying early-stage companies. It's one more reason to put capital to work in the new space economy.
Contact us for additional information. Eligibility and credit amounts vary; this is not tax advice.
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