Ellington Airport & Houston Spaceport

09/29/2023

Giant leaps start in Houston | Today, Intuitive Machines officially opened the doors to its cutting-edge Lunar Production and Operations Facility at the Houston Spaceport!

In the coming days, Intuitive Machines will package and ship its Nova-C Lunar Lander ahead of its maiden voyage to the Moon.

“Houston has always been a city that reaches for the stars, and with Intuitive Machines operating at the Houston Spaceport, our city is poised to shine even brighter in the cosmos,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “Aerospace is more than a source of pride for our city, the innovation here is just another example why the Houston economy is thriving. Intuitive Machines is fueling high-paying jobs, fostering innovation, and attracting talent and investment from every corner of the world.”

Read about here: https://bit.ly/Houspaceport

09/25/2023

The largest asteroid sample ever received on Earth has landed at Ellington on its way to NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

08/14/2023

We are the fastest-growing Spaceport on the planet.

And we're only going up from here.

07/26/2023

Houston Spaceport is inviting the world to take part in the journey of commercial space travel. As our Director of Aviation, Mario Diaz, says, "There's no single government, country or company that has the solution to everything. It's going to take all of us working together to enter the next level of space exploration."

It takes a village to become the global center for commercial space exploration.

Collaboration, not competition. That was how Houston Airport System Director of Aviation Mario Diaz described the future of space exploration as he invited Japanese companies to take part in Houston Spaceport’s long-term vision to become the leader in commercial space travel. Widely considered to ...

07/20/2023

We celebrate !

Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

54 years later, we are helping assemble the building blocks of a return to the moon. Our anchor tenants are ready to tackle space, the moon and beyond.

07/17/2023

Happy !

07/04/2023

Wishing everyone a happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

12/19/2022

We stand proud with partners like AstroAccess, who selected Ellington Airport as part of this historical research. There's no doubt that the commercial space industry is growing, and what AstroAccess does will help make it accessible for everyone.
https://spaceref.com/newspace-and-tech/astroaccess-successfully-completes-first-weightless-research-flight-with-international-disabled-crew/

AstroAccess, a project dedicated to promoting disability inclusion in space, announced the successful completion of its first formal research flight ‘AA2’ onboard Zero-G Corporation’s aircraft. The flight included 14 disabled […]

12/12/2022

Collins Aerospace, one of our anchor tenants, will build the spacesuits for the NASA astronauts on the International Space Station! 🧑‍🚀

Talk about fitting, considering Collins has previously worked on spacesuits for past missions, including Apollo.

Collins, an anchor tenant at the Houston Spaceport, previously helped build spacesuits...

12/07/2022

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We are ready to have a jolly time at the City of Humble Christmas Light Parade! 🎅🎄

11/05/2022

11/04/2022

10/29/2022

Houston Spaceport. The Astros. Space City.

Always reaching for the stars.

Proud to be displaying these colors today.

Let's go Stros.

10/27/2022

"Wings Over Houston" is happening this WEEKEND!

Be dazzled by the impressive aerial acrobatics of these legendary planes. The US Navy Blue Angels will make this experience a unique and wonderful time for the whole family!

For info: wingsoverhouston.com

10/11/2022

The State of Space in Houston is bold and bright!

Thank you to the Greater Houston Partnership for hosting an incredible conversation about the future of aerospace in the Space City!

We listened and learned more about the dynamic and innovative work being done by our partners over at NASA's Johnson Space Center and the 3 anchor tenants of the Houston Spaceport: Axiom Space, Intuitive Machines and Collins Aerospace.

The audience enjoyed learning more about San Jacinto College’s Edge Center. The official education partner of the Houston Spaceport, San Jac is helping to educate and inspire the next generation of aerospace leaders.

Giant leaps start in Houston!

09/13/2022

"We choose to go to the Moon." 🌕

60 years after JFK delivered this famous speech at Rice University and the spirit of space innovation still lives on.

Thank you Rice University for making us part of this celebration. We had a blast! 🚀

09/11/2022

An out-of-the-world weekend! We are excited to connect and celebrate with the community the 60th Anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s “We Choose To Go To The Moon” speech at Rice University 🌕

09/11/2022

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09/03/2022

The future of space is here.

It is in this brand new facility where Collins Aerospace will develop and test its next-generation space suit. We welcome Collins Aerospace to the Houston Spaceport!

09/02/2022

08/31/2022

08/29/2022

Congratulations Arturo Machuca! Your appointment to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee is fitting as Houston continues to blaze trails for and . A trio of state-of-the-art campuses at the Houston Spaceport are helping to create approximately 1,800 jobs.

"I'm honored to have been appointed by Governor Abbott to serve the great State of Texas in the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee," Director of Ellington Airport and the Houston Spaceport Arturo Machuca said. "I look forward to assist in the state's economic development efforts to recruit and retain aerospace and aviation jobs and investments in Texas."

Read more: bit.ly/3AVFKbx

08/27/2022

When Hurricane Harvey reached Houston it changed us as a city. This raw video, taken 5 years ago today, showcases the impressive amount of rain that fell on our city while also highlighting some of the helicopters that assisted during the storm and its aftermath. On this day, we remember, we are .

08/19/2022

On , let's remember that the sky is not the limit 😉

06/16/2022

Last weekend's Festival was out of this world! We celebrated the technology that will get humans to the 🌕 moon, Mars, and beyond 🚀

06/03/2022

Congratulations to Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace for this incredible achievement!

"It is immensely gratifying to see two of Houston Spaceport’s major tenants selected to produce NASA’s next generation spacesuit and spacewalk systems for the agency’s future Artemis lunar missions and work outside the International Space Station." - City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.

Read Mayor Turner's full statement here: bit.ly/3Q1jwu8

05/16/2022

Together there is no limit to what we can do! 💪

05/11/2022

Today is a great day! 🙌

05/11/2022

04/04/2022

Edge4Vets program at Houston Airports helps veterans prepare and get connected to jobs This spring, the Edge4Vets workshop series starts April 14. Registration is open and we are looking for veterans, who are ready to transition back to civilian life. TO REGISTER CLICK HERE. Registration is FREE. Fe...

03/31/2022

📸 It was an honor to be part of "The Commercial Space Age Is Here" panel at . Arturo Machuca, director of EFD and Houston Spaceport, moderated an insightful conversation about space commercialization and the next frontier of space exploration. We had a great time!

03/08/2022

On International Women's Day, we not only celebrate the outstanding leadership and determination women bring to our airports but also cross our arms to join the campaign. Collectively, we can all take action for equality.

02/24/2022

Houston Airports celebrates . The positive contributions of African Americans to the growth and development of America are inestimable. We are grateful, and we recognize and applaud our own. Ray Harper, Airport Operations Coordinator at Ellington Airport, shares his thoughts on this special month.

02/11/2022

PROGRESS! 💪 Houston Spaceport is quickly taking shape with our anchor tenants’ construction. Check out these latest snaps from the construction site. 👷

02/01/2022

Houston Airports Salutes , celebrated each February. We count ourselves grateful to honor the enormous contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape this nation. We are proud of the African American voices at Houston Airports who make us better every single day. Here's our Chief Financial Officer, J’Maine Chubb, discussing his journey.

01/17/2022

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

01/14/2022

What happens in Houston Spaceport will benefit the entire Lone Star State 💪

The Spaceport Trust Fund will give $5 million to Cameron County Spaceport Development...

01/01/2022

Happy New Year! 🎉 We wish you a year full of happiness, prosperity and health.