‘Spaceport’ set to prove the sky is not the limit

A US state is preparing to begin construction of the world’s first commercial spaceport, built to launch private citizens into space.

‘Spaceport’  set to prove the sky is not the limit

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and others are preparing to break ground tomorrow on construction of a terminal and hangar facility in the desert situated in the south of the state.

Some 250 people are lining up to pay $200,000 (€143,000) each to take the trip as early as 2010.

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