Articles tagged “spaceport”

New Mexico Spaceport Director Ends Tenure With Virgin Galactic Yet to Move In

New Mexico Spaceport Director Ends Tenure With Virgin Galactic Yet to Move In

Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press

Spaceport officials counsel patience as delays and difficulties have characterized the development of the New Mexico facility. No one ever said that commercial space travel would be a walk in the park.

3 years ago

Spaceport America’s Director Says Flexibility Will Save Its Space Tourism Plans

Spaceport America’s Director Says Flexibility Will Save Its Space Tourism Plans

Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press

We'll believe Spaceport America has a viable future for space tourism when we see it.

4 years ago

Virgin Galactic Gains FAA Approval for Space Flights From New Mexico

Virgin Galactic Gains FAA Approval for Space Flights From New Mexico

Associated Press

Although all current competitors in the space tourism market are slowing moving towards launch, none have successfully completed a trip leaving questions about the reality of such trips open to critics.

5 years ago