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World's first spaceport runway opens

By T.K. Randall
October 24, 2010 · Comment icon 8 comments

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The first ever commercial spaceport has opened its runway in the New Mexico desert.
Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic will be operating flights from the new facilities within the next 18 months, the opening comes just two weeks following the first solo flight of SpaceShip Two.
The world's first commercial spaceport has opened its runway in the New Mexico desert, bringing the dream of mass tourism in space a step closer.


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Comment icon #1 Posted by Mentalcase 15 years ago
Good luck to those who spend all that money just to see space. I'll book a trip when it's affordable!
Comment icon #2 Posted by DarthGluttonous 15 years ago
Can't wait to get our species among the stars
Comment icon #3 Posted by Aries1982 15 years ago
"Just to see space"? That's everything. Someday I will have the money for this.
Comment icon #4 Posted by Czero 101 15 years ago
Good luck to those who spend all that money just to see space. I'll book a trip when it's affordable! I have a feeling that won't be in our lifetime... Cz
Comment icon #5 Posted by Xpeople 15 years ago
I would go if I can afford it but I know there will be youtube video of it soon.
Comment icon #6 Posted by tadpole16 15 years ago
i wanna be the first person to smoke weed in space
Comment icon #7 Posted by Xpeople 15 years ago
i wanna be the first person to smoke weed in space Smoking is not allow
Comment icon #8 Posted by Ozzy Valentine 15 years ago
This is awesome news! I've dreamed since I was 4 yrs old to go to space....this will be my goal before I die! This is exciting!


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