I guess we can look forward to a new era of Space Tourism. We no longer have to give millions to the Russian Space Agency and can finally keep that money at home. I'm sure they can use this site to launch satellites as well.
The FAA granted Spaceport America a license for vertical and horizontal space launches following an environmental impact study, according to the New Mexico Space Authority (NMSA).
"These two governmental approvals are the next steps along the road to a fully operational commercial spaceport," said NMSA Executive Director Steven Landeene.
"We are on track to begin construction in the first quarter of 2009, and have our facility completed as quickly as possible."
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