Category: Development
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Setting the Tone for Maine in Space
At the inaugural Maine Space Conference, we learn about the various “Maine Space” entities.
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Liftoff for Maine Space Corporation
The first meeting of the Maine Space Corporation was mainly dedicated to introductions, approval of by-laws, and election of officers.
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Maine Space Corporation Getting Down to Business
The new corporation’s board will meet June 27 in Brunswick.
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Don’t Panic: Conference Deadline Extended
Apply to present at the inaugural Maine Space Conference by May 12.
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Engaging Maine in the New Space Economy
The Maine Space Complex is the topic of a 1-hour talk at the Maine Science Festival in Bangor on March 25.
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$1.2 Million Boost for SpacePort Planning
The U.S. Economic Development Administration today announced $1.2 million in funding to assist the Maine Space Grant Consortium in finalizing a strategic plan that will address workforce development, business development, and external engagement needs for the Maine SpacePort Complex. The grant must be matched with $407,407 in state and local funds.
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Maine Space Corporation is Go for Launch
Today Governor Janet Mills signed LD 1923, An Act to Establish the Maine Space Corporation, a public-private partnership to help grow the state’s aerospace industry. Among its charges: Establish the Maine Space Complex. The complex is intended to include at least three business units: 1) a computer center focused on satellite and terrestrial data; 2)…
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Introducing the Maine Space Complex
Terry Shehata, executive director of the Maine Space Grant Consortium, presented “Maine Space Complex: Investing in Talent and Innovation” at E2Tech, the Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine. Shehata said it could take as much as $250 million to complete the renovations and new construction necessary for establishing the complex, a 5-year undertaking. His…