Operations
One company, Rocketplane Kistler, formerly based in Oklahoma, had plans to build a spacecraft and, as of 2006, had plans to offer commercial space flights from the Oklahoma Spaceport by 2009. Rocketplane Kistler is an umbrella enterprise comprising two private aerospace firms dedicated to establishing a reusable space craft industry; Rocketplane Limited, Inc. and Kistler Aerospace. Before a vehicle could be launched, the individual operator would still be required to obtain a separate launch license from the FAA. Rocketplane is working on completing its license application and expects to begin "a fairly extensive flight test program" in 2007. The company's executive vice president, David Urie, said he was "elated" to hear that the proposed spaceport had received its license. "It's extremely important...It was an absolute necessity for our plans that they've achieved this licensing. Rocketplane Kistler, Global and Rocketplane Holdings declared Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2010. "
Armadillo Aerospace conducted flight test Activities at the Oklahoma Spaceport in 2004 through 2009, including tests of a VTVL Lander and a Rocket Racer for the Rocket Racing League.
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