Spaceport America open house event 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

LAS CRUCES -- Spaceport America is hosting a free open house event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at County Road A021 in Truth or Consequences.

Attendees of all ages are welcome to visit the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport to learn about the site, its tenants, and its operations.

Vendors (food and non-food), static aircraft displays, exhibitors, STEM-related activities, and guest presenters, including NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, longtime NASA employee Michelle Lucas, New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, and former Johnson Space Center Flight Director Ginger Kerrick will be on hand for the open house.