Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority
The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority is a development authority created by the state of Oklahoma to operate a spaceport near Burns Flat, Oklahoma.
In July 2025, OSIDA was merged into the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics.
History
The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority was established by the Oklahoma Legislature in 74 O.S. § 74-5203 in December 2009.The first executive director of the Authority was Bill Khourie. Craig Smith became the new executive director in 2020 upon Khourie's retirement after 18 years of service.
On June 12, 2025, the OSIDA announced Dawn Aerospace had selected Clinton-Sherman as its Aurora spaceplane home base. Operations of the rocket-powered, remotely piloted aircraft are expected as early as 2027.
On July 1, 2025, the OSIDA merged with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace (ODAA). The merger was a result of a new law in Oklahoma, Senate Bill 912. The new law states that the director of the ODAA will serve as OSIDA's CEO in addition to ODAA serving as the board for OSIDA. While OSIDA would technically remain a separate entity from the Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, all employees of OSIDA were transferred to the Department.