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Posted on: September 2, 2022

Paso Robles Applauds New Statewide Space Industry Task Force

Mayor Martin and Jeffrey Armstrong at Cal Poly re spaceport

Further Confirms City’s Goal of Spaceport Designation for Paso Robles Airport

PASO ROBLES, CA, Friday, September 2, 2022 – On August 31, 2022 the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced the formation of a new Space Industry Task Force.  The City of Paso Robles applauds the formation of thi...

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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: December 12, 2022

Paso Robles and Cal Poly Move Forward on Spaceport Initiative

Mayor Martin and Jeffrey Armstrong at Cal Poly re spaceport

Cal Poly will produce workforce development training programs to help create a hiring pipeline for students interested in any aspect of aerospace from welding to marketing to engineering.

On December 6, the Paso Robles City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Cal Poly to accelerate the City’s pursuit of a spaceport license for the Paso Robles Airport.

“It is our vision that a spaceport designation and a close working relationship...

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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: August 26, 2022

Paso Robles Appoints New Airport Manager

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PASO ROBLES, CA. August 26, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles has appointed Mark Scandalis to the post of Airport Manager, upon the retirement of Roger Oxborrow after decades of service to the City.  

Roger Oxborrow was honored at the June 21, 2022 C...

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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: August 17, 2022

Destination Spaceport!

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Library to host special program on City’s exciting plan for airport’s future

PASO ROBLES, CA –August 10, 2022 On Thursday, September 1, from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Library Conference Room, the Paso Robles City Library will host a joint presentation by Henry Danielson, CISSO Technology Advisor at Cal Poly’s Cybersecurity Institute (CC...

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Paso Robles Library News
Posted on: June 6, 2022

Paso Robles Spaceport Presentation

Economic Development Manager, Paul Sloan, gave a presentation about the Paso Robles Spaceport concept to City Council and the Planning Commission at the March 29, 2022 Special Meeting/Joint Informational Workshop.

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Posted on: May 16, 2022

Paso Robles Signs Letters of Intent with Cal Poly and Stellar Explorations

Mayor Martin and Jeffrey Armstrong at Cal Poly re spaceport

Support for the city’s Spaceport designation is increasing

PASO ROBLES, CA, May 16, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles is in the process of seeking a “spaceport” designation for the municipal airport and the concept is getting support from Cal Poly and technology companies. After presenting the Paso Robles Air and Sp...

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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: September 14, 2021

City of Paso Robles Receives Chamber Endorsement for Spaceport Concept

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A number of companies involved in the space technology sector have been in contact with the City regarding the Spaceport project and the City is actively researching the potential opportunities of the space tech economy.

PASO ROBLES, CA. September 14, 2021 - President and CEO of the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, Gina Fitzpatrick, presented Letter of Support to City of Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin on behalf of the Chamber Board of Directors in support of th...

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Paso Robles City Press Releases