Spaceport, spacecraft and other aerospace facilities in Wisconsin?
Yes, say legislators sponsoring a bill that would create a Wisconsin Aerospace Authority and authorize it to develop those facilities and related services. The bill also would give the authority the power of condemnation and authorize municipalities to develop and operate spaceports.
The authority would promote and provide public-private coordination for the aerospace industry in Wisconsin, according to the state Legislative Reference Bureau. Supporters envision a future for Wisconsin in space commerce and tourism.
The proposed authority would be a public body created by state law that is not a state agency, similar to the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. It would be able to receive federal funds.