Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Spaceport America

The $209 million launchpad for Virgin Galactic's proposed commercial flights, Spaceport America, has been "dedicated" in the state of New Mexico.

150 people have reportedly already bought tickets at $200,000 each for the 2.5-hour flights, which will offer five minutes of weightlessness. Virgin Galactic has still to get a licence from the Federal Aviation Administration before commercial services can begin.