Post by drcomm on Dec 19, 2005 22:12:38 GMT -5
New Mexico to become space hub for Virgin Galactic
When it comes to private space flight, think New Mexico. Low population. Clear skies. Stunning scenery. Just add a huge infusion of cash. Virgin Galactic and New Mexico officials jointly announced an agreement this week that will lead to the building of a $200 million commercial spaceport on a 27-square-mile area of land in the southern part of the state near Las Cruces. Virgin Galactic, an offshoot of Richard Branson's dream-fueled empire, said it will locate its world headquarters and mission control in New Mexico. The Spaceship Company, an offshoot of Burt Rutan's enterprise, in Mojave, California, will provide five spaceship systems to Virgin Galactic with options for more. Virgin Galactic will begin commercial operations in Mojave then move to New Mexico once the spaceport is complete.
(December 19)
When it comes to private space flight, think New Mexico. Low population. Clear skies. Stunning scenery. Just add a huge infusion of cash. Virgin Galactic and New Mexico officials jointly announced an agreement this week that will lead to the building of a $200 million commercial spaceport on a 27-square-mile area of land in the southern part of the state near Las Cruces. Virgin Galactic, an offshoot of Richard Branson's dream-fueled empire, said it will locate its world headquarters and mission control in New Mexico. The Spaceship Company, an offshoot of Burt Rutan's enterprise, in Mojave, California, will provide five spaceship systems to Virgin Galactic with options for more. Virgin Galactic will begin commercial operations in Mojave then move to New Mexico once the spaceport is complete.
(December 19)