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MAMA: Initial study into proposed vertical rocket launch site near Marquette to conclude in January
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Story by Andrew LaCombe published at TV6 Upper Michigans Source: “Upper Michigan’s beauty draws people in, but a lack of high-paying jobs can drive them away. With a vertical launch site proposed on the Granot Loma Farm property, the Michigan Aerospace … read more MAMA: Initial study into proposed vertical rocket launch site near Marquette to conclude in January

Proposed vertical rocket launch site near Marquette evokes emotions amid unanswered environmental questions
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Story by Andrew LaCombe published at TV6 Upper Michigans Source: “A stretch of Lake Superior shoreline between Marquette and Big Bay is where deep emotions surrounding economic viability and environmental sustainability in Upper Michigan are colliding again. ‘Preserving Lake Superior … read more Proposed vertical rocket launch site near Marquette evokes emotions amid unanswered environmental questions

Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition: Marquette Spaceport? Development at Any Cost?
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Video posted by the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition: “The next ‘This Is It!’ livestream of the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition features a close look at a controversial proposal, sprung upon the Marquette community with great fanfare last summer: a spaceport … read more Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition: Marquette Spaceport? Development at Any Cost?

UP citizens form non-profit to stop industrial rocket launch site
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Story by TV6 News Team published at TV6 Upper Michigans Source: “MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior (CSCLS), a newly formed Michigan non-profit, is a broad coalition of Marquette County and U.P. citizens united … read more UP citizens form non-profit to stop industrial rocket launch site

Letter to the editor: proposed spaceport in wrong place
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Letter to the editor by Betsy Little, published at The Mining Journal: “This great lake that we love, Lake Superior, is not ours to abuse. It is in our safe keeping. It is ours to watch over and protect. It … read more Letter to the editor: proposed spaceport in wrong place

Petition to stop vertical launch site in Marquette gaining high attraction
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Story by Remi Murrey published at TV6 Upper Michigans Source: “MAMA says the new development would establish a premiere case for the UP to become a licensed spaceport by creating more than 2,000 jobs to start. But the community disagrees … read more Petition to stop vertical launch site in Marquette gaining high attraction

Upper Peninsula to become spaceport launch and autonomous vehicle testing site
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Story by Catherine Lightfoot, published at TV6 Upper Michigans Source: “The Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association Thursday announced findings from a site-selection process for a vertical space launch site that has identified a location just north of Marquette. Conducted by spaceport … read more Upper Peninsula to become spaceport launch and autonomous vehicle testing site

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