We operate unique infrastructure solutions for the aerospace industry.
We operate unique infrastructure solutions for the aerospace industry.
Demand for launch is rising, and spaceports can’t keep up
On the commercial side, New Space requires a new kind of spaceport: high-cadence, fast-turnaround, cost-effective, and in close proximity to manufacturing sites. On the DoD side, responsive space requires responsive spaceports: nimble, survivable, disaggregated. Our spaceport infrastructure combines unique hardware, proprietary software, and one-of-a-kind U.S. government pre-approvals to meet these needs and enable mass transportation to and from orbit.
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“One way to make sure the Pentagon can launch anytime, anywhere is by increasing the number of launch providers and pads available to the Defense Department.”
General Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations, USSF
Demand for launch is rising, and spaceports can’t keep up
On the commercial side, New Space requires a new kind of spaceport: high-cadence, fast-turnaround, cost-effective, and in close proximity to manufacturing sites. On the DoD side, responsive space requires responsive spaceports: nimble, survivable, disaggregated. Our spaceport infrastructure combines unique hardware, proprietary software, and one-of-a-kind U.S. government pre-approvals to meet these needs and enable mass transportation to and from orbit.
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General Chance Saltzman
Chief of Space Operations, USSF
“One way to make sure the Pentagon can launch anytime, anywhere is by increasing the number of launch providers and pads available to the Defense Department.”
Demand for launch is rising, and spaceports can’t keep up
On the commercial side, New Space requires a new kind of spaceport: high-cadence, fast-turnaround, cost-effective, and in close proximity to manufacturing sites. On the DoD side, responsive space requires responsive spaceports: nimble, survivable, disaggregated. Our spaceport infrastructure combines unique hardware, proprietary software, and one-of-a-kind U.S. government pre-approvals to meet these needs and enable mass transportation to and from orbit.
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General Chance Saltzman
Chief of Space Operations, USSF
“One way to make sure the Pentagon can launch anytime, anywhere is by increasing the number of launch providers and pads available to the Defense Department.”
Some of Our Product Offerings:
Sea-Based Hypersonic Test Range
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- Suborbital
- Reliable
- Repeatable
- Streamlined
- Commercial and available now
- On Contract in Eight Weeks
The Once In A Lifetime, a 180 foot former U.S. Navy vessel, is a sea-based launch platform that enables responsive launch coordination by avoiding high-traffic airspace.
Containerized Telemetry and Tracking Station
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- Leverages Starlink and Inmarsat
- Fully truck transportable
- Robust design for harsh environments
- Simple, low-risk, easily repeatable
- Commercial and cost-effective
Our Telemetry and Tracking Station (TTS) is a containerized high-bandwidth communications node as well as an S-band ground tracking and telemetry receiver station designed to operate from our ships or from remote land-based locations.
Now accepting reservations for both of these products. Contact us for pricing and availability.
Some of Our Product Offerings:
Sea-Based Hypersonic Test Range
![](https://thespaceportcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TSC-once-in-a-lifetime-1024x576.jpg)
The Once In A Lifetime, a 180 foot former U.S. Navy vessel, is a sea-based launch platform that enables responsive launch coordination by avoiding high-traffic airspace.
- Suborbital
- Reliable
- Repeatable
- Streamlined
- Commercial and available now
- On Contract in Eight Weeks
Containerized Telemetry and Tracking Station
![](https://thespaceportcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TSC-Container-TTS-1024x576.jpg)
Our Telemetry and Tracking Station (TTS) is a containerized high-bandwidth communications node as well as an S-band ground tracking and telemetry receiver station designed to operate from our ships or from remote land-based locations.
- Leverages Starlink and Inmarsat
- Fully truck transportable
- Robust design for harsh environments
- Simple, low-risk, easily repeatable
- Commercial and cost-effective
Now accepting reservations for both of these products. Contact us for pricing and availability.
Coming soon:
Orbital Launch
We will launch your payload to orbit, in collaboration with our launch service provider partners. Contact us for more information.
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Rocket is loaded onto launch barge
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Vessel moves out to sea
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Rocket launched using our proprietary software, procedures, and FAA preapprovals
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Vessel returns to Port
Proven Capability. Available Now.
Coming soon: Orbital Launch
We will launch your payload to orbit, in collaboration with our launch service provider partners. Contact us for more information.
![](https://thespaceportcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TSC-Process-loading-2-1024x872.png)
Rocket is loaded onto launch barge
![](https://thespaceportcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TSC-Process-depart-2-1024x872.png)
Vessel moves out to sea
![](https://thespaceportcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TSC-Process-launch-2-1024x872.png)
Rocket launched using our proprietary software, procedures, and FAA preapprovals
![](https://thespaceportcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TSC-Process-return-2-1024x872.png)
Vessel returns to Port
Proven Capability. Available Now.
Our team is composed of launch system and maritime experts
with a proven track record of getting it done.
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Tom Marotta
- Licensing and launch regulatory expert for commercial space companies
- Obtained the first issued Part 450 launch license for Astra Space
- Stood up Astra Space’s second launch pad in a record eight months — faster than it’s ever been done!
- Diplomatic experience as a Foreign Service Officer for the US Department of State with tours in West Africa, Europe, and Iraq
- CEO/Founder
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DAVE DENHOLM
- Offshore launch site subject matter expert
- Ten years experience in offshore engineering and operations, for Shell Oil and SpaceX
- Former vehicle operations engineer for the Space Shuttle, Starship and Dragon
- VP of Engineering and Launch Operations
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Tom Marotta
- Licensing and launch regulatory expert for commercial space companies
- Obtained the first issued Part 450 launch license for Astra Space
- Stood up Astra Space’s second launch pad in a record eight months — faster than it’s ever been done!
- Diplomatic experience as a Foreign Service Officer for the US Department of State with tours in West Africa, Europe, and Iraq
- CEO/Founder
![](https://thespaceportcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/TSC-staff-images-Denholm.jpg)
DAVE DENHOLM
- Offshore launch site subject matter expert
- Ten years experience in offshore engineering and operations, for Shell Oil and SpaceX
- Former vehicle operations engineer for the Space Shuttle, Starship and Dragon
- VP of Engineering and Launch Operations
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Mark McDonald
- Combined eleven years experience as Captain for Southern Way Charters and Ambush Fishing Charters.
- Background in geographical surveying, marine environment sampling, military training, and autonomous boat testing
- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Business Development, Tourism, Marine Science from the University of Southern Mississippi
- Captain of Once In A Lifetime
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Matt Ringer
- 20 years fabrication experience with Advance Tank and SpaceX
- Background in leading teams of over 200 employees, managing multi-million dollar projects that were completed under budget and ahead of schedule, welding, crane operations, non-destructive examination (NDE), and safety
- Former Project Manager at Advance Tank, and Critical Lift Supervisor and Build Supervisor for Starship at SpaceX
- Senior Manager, Shoreside Operations and Fabrication
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Jenna Ringer
- Eleven years experience with production coordination
- Background in production scheduling, material management, and equipment management
- Former Production Scheduler for Primary Structures at SpaceX
- Operations Coordinator
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Zach Bergman
- Extensive experience in operations, project management, logistics, and systems integration.
- Successfully led cross-functional teams in diverse and dynamic environments.
- Aerospace specialist with expertise in commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and General Aviation.
- Retired U.S. Army veteran
- External Relations
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William Gardner
- Two years combined experience with electrical system design, microelectronics, and controls systems
- Background in PLC/HMI programming, embedded systems design, semiconductors, electronics FMEA, RCCA, and systems programming/integration
- Licensed attorney in the State of Florida and District of Columbia
- Engineer, Controls and Automation
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Joseph Wallace
- Experienced in vessel operations: cargo management, safety, mooring, and deck maintenance.
- Background in Project Management: leadership, coordination, strategic planning, and execution.
- STCW Certified
- Deckhand on Once In A Lifetime
![](https://thespaceportcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/TSC-staff-images-Tom-2.jpg)
Tom Marotta
- Licensing and launch regulatory expert for commercial space companies
- Obtained the first issued Part 450 launch license for Astra Space
- Stood up Astra Space’s second launch pad in a record eight months — faster than it’s ever been done!
- Diplomatic experience as a Foreign Service Officer for the US Department of State with tours in West Africa, Europe, and Iraq
- CEO/Founder
![](https://thespaceportcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/TSC-staff-images-Denholm.jpg)
DAVE DENHOLM
- Offshore launch site subject matter expert
- Ten years experience in offshore engineering and operations, for Shell Oil and SpaceX
- Former vehicle operations engineer for the Space Shuttle, Starship and Dragon
- VP of Engineering and Launch Operations
![](https://thespaceportcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TSC-staff-Mark.jpg)
Mark McDonald
- Combined eleven years experience as Captain for Southern Way Charters and Ambush Fishing Charters.
- Background in geographical surveying, marine environment sampling, military training, and autonomous boat testing
- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Business Development, Tourism, Marine Science from the University of Southern Mississippi
- Captain of Once In A Lifetime
![](https://thespaceportcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TSC-staff-Matt.jpg)
Matt Ringer
- 20 years fabrication experience with Advance Tank and SpaceX
- Background in leading teams of over 200 employees, managing multi-million dollar projects that were completed under budget and ahead of schedule, welding, crane operations, non-destructive examination (NDE), and safety
- Former Project Manager at Advance Tank, and Critical Lift Supervisor and Build Supervisor for Starship at SpaceX
- Senior Manager, Shoreside Operations and Fabrication
![](https://thespaceportcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TSC-staff-Zach.jpg)
Zach Bergman
- Extensive experience in operations, project management, logistics, and systems integration.
- Successfully led cross-functional teams in diverse and dynamic environments.
- Aerospace specialist with expertise in commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and General Aviation.
- Retired U.S. Army veteran
- External Relations
![](https://thespaceportcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TSC-staff-William.jpg)
William Gardner
- Two years combined experience with electrical system design, microelectronics, and controls systems
- Background in PLC/HMI programming, embedded systems design, semiconductors, electronics FMEA, RCCA, and systems programming/integration
- Licensed attorney in the State of Florida and District of Columbia
- Engineer, Controls and Automation
![](https://thespaceportcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TSC-staff-Joe.jpg)
Joseph Wallace
- Experienced in vessel operations: cargo management, safety, mooring, and deck maintenance.
- Background in Project Management: leadership, coordination, strategic planning, and execution.
- STCW Certified
- Deckhand on Once In A Lifetime
![](https://thespaceportcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TSC-staff-Jenna.jpg)
Jenna Ringer
- Eleven years experience with production coordination
- Background in production scheduling, material management, and equipment management
- Former Production Scheduler for Primary Structures at SpaceX
- Operations Coordinator
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Steve Thelin
- President Launch Systems Engineering
- Sea Launch architect and Mission Director
- 10 years USAF launch operations and Titan Program Office
- 34 Years experience at Boeing and Raytheon developing launch vehicles, satellites, Range and missile defense systems
- Engineering Advisor
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Taft Law
Taft Law is a full-service law firm with over 1,000 attorneys in nine markets across the nation.
- John Gordon
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Steve Thelin
- President Launch Systems Engineering
- Sea Launch architect and Mission Director
- 10 years USAF launch operations and Titan Program Office
- 34 Years experience at Boeing and Raytheon developing launch vehicles, satellites, Range and missile defense systems
- Engineering Advisor
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MBI Law
Meeks, Butera & Israel is a Washington, DC based law firm that guides clients through the challenging legal, regulatory, and economic environment in the nation’s capital.
- Joel Graham
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Taft Law
Taft Law is a full-service law firm with over 1,000 attorneys in nine markets across the nation.
- John Gordon
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