SpaceX withdraws application for proposed facility near De Beque

Today, Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) and Dewberry Engineers Inc formally withdrew their application for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a satellite earth station near De Beque. As a result, the Board of Mesa County Commissioners will no longer need to consider the application at its scheduled Feb​. 25​ Administrative Public Hearing.

In a letter submitted to Mesa County’s Community Development Department, SpaceX cited a shift in its long-term network plans as the reason for withdrawing its proposal. The application had requested approval for a facility that would have included 40 ground-based communication antennas on private land off 45 ½ Road.

With the application withdrawn, Mesa County will not need to take further action regarding this proposal.