Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) is set to convene on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's First Floor Commission Room in Oklahoma City. The meeting will bring key updates and decisions regarding the future of Oklahoma’s commercial spaceport and the broader aerospace sector.
At the top of the agenda is an overview of OSIDA’s mission and facilities at Burns Flat, presented by CEO Grayson Ardies, along with a breakdown of recent legislative changes introduced by Oklahoma Senate Bill 912. SB 912, signed into law in late May, streamlines governance and operational flexibility for OSIDA, allowing for expanded lease authority, streamlined hiring practices, and increased collaboration with other aerospace agencies.
A proposed staff services agreement between OSIDA and the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) will also be reviewed. If approved, ODAA staff will help execute OSIDA's daily operations under a formal partnership.
The board will vote on a major lease agreement with Premium Aerospace Center, LLC for the development of a wide-body aircraft MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) hangar at the Oklahoma Air and Space Port. The proposed agreement would cover approximately 11.91 acres and extend for 40 years.
Additionally, the board will consider granting broader lease authority to the CEO to handle short-term tenant agreements and renewals for properties within the spaceport.
Craig Smith will present an annual update from the Artemis Group, detailing efforts to grow Oklahoma’s space industry under the state’s current contract.
Two proposals are also up for release: one is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an infrastructure management system at the Clinton Sherman Airport, and the other is a Request for Proposals (RFP) to launch a marketing and branding initiative for both the spaceport and OSIDA as a whole.
The board meeting is open to the public, with discussions expected to shape the future of Oklahoma's presence in the commercial aerospace and spaceflight industries.
