Kiggans visits Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport

The Virginia Spaceport Authority (VSA) welcomed Congresswoman Jen Kiggans to the Mid-Atlantic
Regional Spaceport (MARS) on Wallops Island, Va. on August 14, 2025.

Rep. Kiggans received a comprehensive briefing from VSA CEO & Executive Director, Roosevelt
Mercer, Jr., Maj Gen, USAF (Ret.), on current spaceport operations and future activities. The discussion
highlighted MARS’ contributions to national security, commercial launch capabilities, STEM workforce
development, and economic growth on the Eastern Shore.

Following the briefing, Rep. Kiggans received an exclusive tour of all spaceport facilities, including
launch pads, payload processing and integration, and airfield.

“We were honored to host Congresswoman Kiggans and share how VSA is advancing Virginia’s
leadership in the space sector,” said General Mercer. “Her support over the years has enabled the
spaceport’s success and we look forward to welcoming her back again soon.”

Virginia Spaceport Authority (officially Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority) is a political
subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia. VSA owns and operates the Mid-Atlantic Regional
Spaceport (MARS) located at Wallops Island, Virginia, USA. VSA’s mission is to provide assured access
to space by operating, maintaining, and growing a premier spaceport, stimulating aerospace-related
economic development in the Commonwealth, and promoting educational opportunities in science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

“Wallops Flight Facility is a prized possession for the Commonwealth and the nation. The work they’re doing in aerospace, both for national defense and private industry, is extremely important,” said Congresswoman Kiggans. “I’m committed to ensuring that operations on Wallops continue to grow.”