A LOD HOLDINGS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
Pedernales Commercial Spaceport
Dominican Republic
A next-generation commercial launch & energy infrastructure platform at the crossroads of the Caribbean.
Regulatory Licensing
Launch providers and commercial spaceport operators must comply with Federal Aviation Administration licensing requirements. Launch on Demand offers clients expert guidance and technical assistance across the entire licensing process to help promote a smooth and hassle-free experience.
- Launch Licensing
- Reentry Licensing
- Site Operator Licensing
- Experimental Permit
OVERVIEW
Pedernales Commercial Spaceport
The commercial spaceport in the Pedernales region of the Dominican Republic is a greenfield launch-and-energy infrastructure platform developed by LOD Holdings.
The initiative is designed to expand distributed access to orbit across the Americas through strategically positioned launch infrastructure integrated with resilient energy systems.
Pedernales represents LOD Holdings’ flagship infrastructure program designed for modern commercial cadence and long-term operational durability.
"The future of space will depend on who dares to build it today; the Dominican Republic takes that decisive step, leading with vision, creating opportunities for its talent, and showing young people and children that dreaming of space is possible."
EXPANDING ACCESS TO ORBIT
Distributed launch capacity for a growing market
Global launch demand continues to accelerate as Low Earth Orbit constellations, national missions, and commercial platforms scale.
Future access to orbit will require geographically distributed infrastructure capable of supporting higher cadence, diversified mission profiles, and operational resilience.
Pedernales is being developed to contribute new launch capacity within the broader Western Hemisphere launch network, complementing existing ranges while strengthening distributed access across the Americas.
MARKET CONTEXT
The global space economy reached approximately $613 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand significantly over the next decade, driven by satellite constellations, national security missions, and commercial platforms.
- Active satellites are expected to increase dramatically.
- Launch pad access and regulatory throughput are emerging constraints.
- Distributed infrastructure is a structural response to these dynamics.
Expanding access to orbit across the Americas.
THE GEOGRAPHIC ADVANTAGE
Positioned near 18° North latitude
Pedernales benefits from proximity to the equator, a fundamental advantage for certain orbital missions.
Launch vehicles departing from lower latitudes can leverage additional rotational velocity from the Earth's spin, improving payload efficiency and expanding mission flexibility for eastward trajectories.
Site selection is grounded in orbital mechanics and operational feasibility.
INFRASTRUCTURE PHILOSOPHY
Built for modern commercial cadence and expansion
The master plan allocates over 500 acres for scalable launch infrastructure, with capacity for multiple pads and integrated mission systems. The broader spaceport easement area spans approximately 2,600 acres.
DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES
- Modular pad design adaptable to evolving vehicle classes
- Integrated range safety architecture
- Airspace and maritime coordination planning
- Overwater launch corridors supporting safety planning
MASTER PLAN INCLUDES
- Launch and landing pads
- Vehicle and payload integration facilities
- Manufacturing facilities
- Fuel storage and propellant loading systems
- Telemetry and tracking infrastructure
- Launch control and administrative facilities
- Dedicated resource generation systems
ENERGY RESILIENCE
Integrated energy resilience
Launch infrastructure requires reliable, high-performance power systems.
The spaceport will incorporate a scalable hybrid energy component designed to support mission systems, range operations, and long-term operational continuity.
By integrating energy architecture into the core design, LOD Holdings strengthens both infrastructure resilience and provides broader regional utility.
Our hybrid energy plant will incorporate natural gas generators, solar, and wind turbines.
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
A technology-forward operations model
Pedernales is being developed under a technology-forward integration model built to streamline coordination between launch providers, regulators, and mission stakeholders.
Day-of-launch services will leverage a powerful digital solution developed by Launch On Demand.
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION PRIORITIES
Core integration priorities include:
- Coordinated 45-day licensing pathways
- Unified scheduling architecture
- Continuous tracking and telemetry integration Transparent operational systems
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Construction-phase jobs to long-term technical careers
The Pedernales initiative is structured to support both construction-phase employment and long-term technical workforce development. During infrastructure buildout, the project will require skilled labor across civil construction, heavy equipment operations, energy systems installation, structural engineering, logistics, and site development.
LOD Holdings intends to align workforce pathways with the technical requirements of a modern launch platform, engaging local institutions, training programs, and industry partners as development progresses.
A capable local workforce is fundamental to the spaceport's long-term success.
OPERATIONAL WORKFORCE DEMAND
- Launch and range operations
- Energy systems management
- Mission support and integration
- Safety and regulatory compliance
- Infrastructure maintenance and systems engineering
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Coordinated growth beyond the operational footprint
Large-scale infrastructure platforms generate secondary growth beyond their operational footprint.
As Pedernales advances, LOD Holdings anticipates coordinated development activity to support workforce housing, retail and service infrastructure, logistics and transportation upgrades, and hospitality capacity associated with launch activity and industry engagement.
The company is evaluating engagement with qualified development partners to structure residential, commercial, and supporting infrastructure aligned with projected workforce and operational needs.
Pedernales is envisioned not only as a launch platform but as a catalyst for coordinated regional advancement.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Conservation-first development
The Pedernales Commercial Spaceport is being developed with a conservation-first approach that prioritizes responsible siting, transparent environmental assessment, and practical mitigation measures.
Independent baseline studies will document current environmental conditions, including air, water, habitat, and noise, prior to construction
Infrastructure planning incorporates careful site placement and over-water launch corridors designed to minimize impacts to sensitive coastal ecosystems.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Commercial in design. Strategic in relevance.
This spaceport reflects the growing importance of resilient space infrastructure across the Americas. As space capabilities become increasingly central to communications, navigation, climate monitoring, and national security, expanding access to launch infrastructure among trusted partners has become a strategic priority.
Recent U.S. space policy has emphasized strengthening commercial launch capacity while deepening cooperation with allied nations throughout the region. Within this context, distributed launch infrastructure can improve access to orbit, increase operational resilience, and support the continued growth of the commercial space economy.
The project's location in a stable democratic partner nation in the Caribbean reinforces the broader value of trusted space infrastructure networks across the Americas.
CURRENT PHASE
Master planning
The project is currently in the master planning phase. No launch operations are active at this time.
This phase includes infrastructure design refinement, energy structuring, regulatory frameworks, and early coordination with launch providers. We expect to break ground in late 2026 with the first launch in 2028.
We are also actively working with Dominican educators on STEM engagement and career pathways for anticipated technical roles and skilled-labor positions.
ABOUT LOD HOLDINGS
Modern space infrastructure platforms
LOD Holdings develops modern space infrastructure platforms informed by real-world experience with launch operations. The company focuses on distributed launch architecture, resilient systems integration, and scalable commercial range design.
The Pedernales initiative represents LOD Holdings’ flagship infrastructure initiative.
LEADERSHIP
Leadership & Technical Experience
The Pedernales initiative is led by a team with direct operational experience across U.S. military, civil, and commercial launch environments.
Range Operations
Former command of the 45th Operations Group supporting Eastern Range operations from Cape Canaveral to Ascension Island.
Regulatory & Safety
Launch and reentry licensing compliance, flight safety analysis, and FAA coordination.
Systems & Markets
Airspace and maritime integration, aerospace systems engineering, capital markets, and international infrastructure development.
This spaceport is being architected by industry experts.
NEWS & PRESS
Project updates and media resources
LOD Holdings provides official, approved information to ensure accurate coverage of the initiative’s development.
Media inquiries: media@launchondemand.space
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