Upham ( ) is an inhabited,
unincorporated community and place in
Sierra County,
New Mexico
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, United States. It has gained recognition for being near the site for the
Spaceport America facility being developed by the
New Mexico Spaceport Authority.
This will be
Virgin Galactic
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's world headquarters and mission control location.
Upham is located approximately 30 miles east of
Truth or Consequences, and 45 miles north of
Las Cruces, in the southern part of the state above sea level. Virgin Galactic is the first
space tourism
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company to develop commercial flights into space.
Sub-orbital commercial space launches began in 2007.
Education
Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools is the school district for the entire county.
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/ref> Truth or Consequences Middle School and Hot Springs High School, both in Truth or Consequences, are the district's secondary schools.
References
External links
New Mexico Spaceport blog
by Mike McConnell
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Unincorporated communities in New Mexico
Unincorporated communities in Sierra County, New Mexico
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