Milky Way Over Route 60, New Mexico. Photo by Alex Warnes.
Boundless Sky.
Infinite Possibility.
Boundless Sky.
Infinite Possibility.
Space Valley is a pioneering space ecosystem strategically positioned in the Rio Grande River corridor where groundbreaking science meets cultural wisdom, ethereal landscape meets stellar skies, boundless imagination meets entrepreneurial spirit, and big ideas are born.
A Culture of Innovation.
Space Valley unites adventurers, inventors, visionaries, artists, thinkers, and rebels in a unique environment where art, culture, science, nature, and technology collide to push the boundaries of space exploration.
Discover the hidden wonders, creative forces, cosmic curiosities, critical insights, and revolutionary advancements emerging from this singular culture of innovation.
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Search for Alien Life
The Very Large Array near Socorro, New Mexico, has been scanning space for extraterrestrial signals for decades. Now, a $2 billion expansion will take it to the next level.
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This is Space Valley
There is a place where genius gathers. Watch the full video on YouTube.
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Basking in the glow of distant galaxies
The New York Times features a glimpse of the magical world of star parties across New Mexico.
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A Community of Visionaries.
Space Valley is more than a place—it’s a community of visionaries. From citizens to scientists, explore the legendary and vibrant institutions shaping the future of space discovery, exploration, and innovation.
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Elsewhere the sky is the roof of the world; but here the earth was the floor of the sky.
- Willa Cather
What’s On in Space Valley.
Space Valley offers a diverse range of dynamic space events and experiences for professionals and the public alike, spanning everything from industry development and STEM education to science programs and stargazing.
Featured Events
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.”
- Carl Sagan
Occultation of the Pleiades by the Moon On April 1, the waxing crescent Moon will pass in front of the Pleiades star cluster, creating an occultation event visible in some regions. Observers with clear skies can witness this celestial alignment shortly after sunset.
Lyrid Meteor Shower The night of April 21 into the early morning of April 22, the Lyrids will light up the sky with up to 20 meteors per hour, best viewed after midnight near the constellation Lyra.
Space Trail Highlight
Robert Goddard
Rocket Research Site
Robert Goddard, the father of modern rocketry, made groundbreaking advancements in liquid-fueled rocket technology in the 1930s in Roswell, New Mexico. His work there laid the foundation for modern space exploration.
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