US gives green light for first commercial spaceport

December 19, 2008 Spaceport America

The US Federal Aviation Administration granted Spaceport America a license for vertical and horizontal space launches following an environmental impact study, according to the New Mexico Space Authority.

The US Federal Aviation Administration has given the green light for the world's first commercial spaceport, New Mexico authorities said Thursday.

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Szkeptik - Dec 19, 2008
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Nice. I hope it's going to be affordable for the average person in 10-20 years.
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Velanarris - Dec 19, 2008
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Nice. I hope it's going to be affordable for the average person in 10-20 years.
Do you have a lunar base you're not telling us about?
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Tesla2 - Dec 19, 2008
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He probably doesn't, but the aliens do...
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TJ_alberta - Dec 20, 2008
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if they lose my luggage will I ever get it back?
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barkster - Dec 20, 2008
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Will I have to pay $7.00 for a crappy box lunch on the flight?
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rubberman - Dec 24, 2008
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If they lose your luggage......what "other" destination did it arrive at?
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