Spaceport gets Runway Ready

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Jan/11/13

Utah company helps spaceport get runway ready for takeoff.


A-Core was contracted to perform all sawing and sealing of green concrete on the runways at the future site of Spaceport America. From February 2010 to November 2010, 4-5 A-Core operators performed the precise work. According to project engineers, over 400,000 feet of concrete joints were sawed and sealed. Spaceport America is a Virgin Atlantic venture that will bring the world its first commercial spaceport.

A-Core Concrete Cutting Specialists grooves runways of Spaceport America near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. The work on all runways are designed to improve drainage and provide better wet weather traction for space shuttle landing…. read more