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First craft lands at Spaceport America (Exclusive Video)
The future of travel is one step closer to taking off. Last Friday, Spaceport America officially dedicated its recently completed tarmac by welcoming two craft to land in front of a large crowd of Spaceport officials, future astronauts, and press.
Gadling was on-site to witness history as Virgin Galactic's spaceship VSS Enterprise, carried by mothership White Knight II, made a dramatic flyover and landed on the enormous 200 ft wide by 10,000 foot long runway.
Situated under restricted airspace in the desert of New Mexico, the Spaceport is the first purpose-built commercial facility designed for vertically and horizontally launched spacecraft. The facility will serve as Virgin Galactic's headquarters for the initial 20 years of operation, but aims to serve as a base for many types of commercial spacecraft as this new industry is formed.
For more information about Virgin Galactic's approach to commercial spaceflight, head on over to their website. For a look at the event and interviews with Richard Branson, Governor Bill Richardson & a few future astronauts, watch our exclusive video below!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Stephen Oct 26th 2010 2:57PM
Thanks for your comment.
I can tell you first hand that the Spaceport is in fact an American project. It is being planned, paid for, and run by American citizens and creating jobs for hundreds of people in New Mexico.
America Oct 26th 2010 9:47PM
You're a tremendous liar, and when America takes you down and puts you out who will you be relying on to pay your terrorist bills? Where will you go next to build your terrorist "spaceport" fantasies? Not America, Buzz, that's for sure.
Liam Oct 26th 2010 10:24PM
I agree with America, he's hit the nail on the head.
Spaceport is a front for the Troll people to take over the US!