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The Arizona Space Commission convened at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground on January 14 to discuss the growth of the space industry, focusing on the proposed Yuma Spaceport, which aims to launch 12-24 satellite payloads annually by the end of the decade.

Officials, including Mayor Douglas Nicholls and YPG Commander Col. John Nelson, emphasized YPG's unique testing capabilities for the aerospace sector. The initiative seeks to leverage YPG's expertise to promote aerospace development in Arizona.