"Florida's Inland and Coastal Spaceports Prepare for Surge in Orbital Launches"

Inland spaceports are seeking ways to accommodate the increasing number of orbital launches, as congestion grows at major launch sites in California and Florida. The Federal Aviation Administration has seen a significant increase in licensed commercial launches, with federal ranges accounting for the majority. Spaceport America in New Mexico is working to win funding for an "Orbital Launch Challenge" prize to encourage orbital launches from inland locations, while other spaceport operators and Space Force officials believe that inland vertical launches may still be years away due to safety and policy implications.