YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The dream of launching rockets in Yuma is still alive but taking longer to get the ground.

Yuma’s spaceport project once had a goal of launching rockets by late 2026.

Now the target has delayed but many in the community say there still on board, as long as it brings growth to the city.

The countdown is still ticking for a spaceport but just a bit slower than planned.

Some locals say this delay doesn’t bother them as long as it brings growth.

“Anything that will bring employment and economy to Yuma. We’ve been here 30 years and we’re not from here and we love Yuma so I'm for it! Any growth for us is good,” said Winnie Kelly, a local.

City of Yuma Administrator Jay Simonton now projects a launch could happen in 2028 or 2029 — but not before Yuma clears severa

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