Judge temporarily stops countdown on land buy for spaceport
(Spaceport Camden)
KINGSLAND, Ga. - A judge in south Georgia has temporarily blocked backers of a proposed rocket launching complex from purchasing any land until a court hearing scheduled for early next year.
Superior Court Judge Stephen Scarlett Sr. on Tuesday issued a temporary restraining order barring the purchase of 4,000 acres of land for Spaceport Camden until a Jan. 5 court hearing.
The Federal Aviation Administration’s approval of a launch site operator license for Spaceport Camden this week marked a milestone for the Georgia space project, though more reviews are needed.
A county leader said Monday the project represents a "once in a generation opportunity" and boosts Georgia into the space race.
Camden County has spent nearly 10 years and $10 million on the project aimed at launching commercial rockets into space.
About 3,800 people have signed a petition calling for a referendum that would let voters decide whether the county can buy the property.
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