The Spaceport Company demonstrates offshore launch operations

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A sounding rocket powered by Evolution Space launches from a floating platform in the Gulf of Mexico May 22 in a test for The Spaceport Company's plans to operate floating launch platforms. Credit: Evolution Space

WASHINGTON — Two companies have demonstrated the ability to conduct launches from a floating platform in U.S. territorial waters, a concept that could help address congestion at terrestrial launch sites.

The Spaceport Company announced...