Spaceports & Launch Infrastructure

Spaceports Designed as Engines for Economic and Mission Growth

Merrick approaches spaceport development as an integrated system rather than a collection of technical components. Our teams help clients plan and design for both current launch needs and the emerging future of space transportation, including re-entry operations and on-orbit manufacturing. We create infrastructure that supports multiple providers while strengthening long-term viability.

Spaceports must also work for the communities around them. Merrick balances engineering requirements with environmental, economic, and stakeholder considerations to ensure each project contributes value beyond the launch pad. From coastal sites with high launch cadence to interior regions looking to grow space-enabled industry, we help spaceports plan, design, and build for sustainable success.

Why Merrick

• Full lifecycle spaceport planning, infrastructure design, and stakeholder engagement
• Future-proofed solutions that support launch, re-entry, and emerging commercial missions
• Community-integrated design that balances technical needs with regional goals
• Experience at the nation’s primary launch sites and emerging commercial spaceports