Comments on: Spaceport America Dedicates Its Runway; Flights Could Begin in 2011

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By: Andrew Alexander

Andrew Alexander — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 03:24:28 +0000

The next time someone needs an emergency medical transport, I will bet that the asking price is nothing compared to the impact it will have on the recipient of the medicine. This port is revolutionary, thoughfully planned and has many arms of growth that can positively affect the State of New Mexico and the United States as a nation. The spaceport is an important vehicle for yes, commerce, travel, space, tourism, the Department of Defense, NASA, the State of New Mexico and the United States Government. We live in a world of trans-world transportation to the other side of the earth that can be accomplished in a 45 minute ride. Wheh, have we come a long way or what? Many believers in the positives of Aeoronautics with a twist, might just make believers out of those countries that have always looked to America for the lead in many industries, so why not space? Small mindedness will not open many doors in a world that agrees about the future. The rest of the world continues to tune in as we step one more step into all our futures. Ameicans of vision will know immediately the importance of such a developement. This type of business is an asset for many American and pro-American countries throughout the world. Congratulations Sir Richard in your tenacious approach to the Spaceport! Bravo!

By: Jennifer Welsh

Jennifer Welsh — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:52:19 +0000

Hi all,

Thanks for reading and commenting.

A few notes: currently Virgin Galactic IS the only commercial space company involved in the Spaceport America, but they are trying to attract other companies.

Also, these companies are not just doing space tourism, but other commercial space ventures, which would not only be launching commercial, scientific and governmental payloads, but will also be picking up some of the slack for ferrying astronauts to the ISS after the shuttle Atlantis makes her final flight early next year.

All in all, I agree with what people have been pointing out about the taxpayer issue. The New Mexico government IS helping to create this spaceport (along with commercial investors), but I agree it will have an impact on their tourism economy, and also foster growth of and investment by these commercial spaceflight companies in the area.

Jen

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 06:12:15 +0000

@ 4

First of all, it’s $200,000, not $20,000. Second of all, if you think that $20,000 a head opens this up to a vast number of Americans, you have a very delusional view of wealth distribution. I understand why it’s so expensive, and that’s fine, but don’t act like it’s something that it’s not.

Look into the building of sports stadiums. You’ll have your mind blown!

By: marco

marco — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 02:06:57 +0000

i am assuming that one of the reasons this is being partially funded by the taxpayers in NM is because the spaceport will bring in money and tourism into NM, which will benefit those who live there

By: vince

vince — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 18:03:07 +0000

@DDD, it says in the article it’s built with taxpayer money. if you read it, you would know that… douchewad

By: DDD

DDD — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:46:02 +0000

How is this built with taxpayer money? Virgin Galactic is a private company douchewad.

By: Torbjörn Larsson, OM

Torbjörn Larsson, OM — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 11:34:49 +0000

At a prize of $20 000, it isn’t exactly an “overlord” exclusive. That is why adventure business is called “a mass market”, after all.

Then again, what societal policies have to do with a single venture is a mystery … wait, no, it’s not, it (space vs non-socialism) is a false choice fallacy. Pity, since surely such politics can be reasonable to discuss, while having to make wrong arguments in the wrong forum suggests they are not!?

By: Tyler

Tyler — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:23:45 +0000

@woody Well the idea is that it brings attention/tourism/whatever to the state. They probably also get money directly from the use of the runway… so, it’s a state investment. I wouldn’t pass judgment on that just yet, but having the only spaceport in the US is something I wouldn’t immediately call a bad investment.

By: Woody Tanaka

Woody Tanaka — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 22:42:04 +0000

And of course it’s built at taxpayer expense. Why it wouldn’t be”capitalism” if we didn’t socialize the costs… Let me guess, the taxpayers don’t get even a single ride for all the billions that this is going to cost. But the overlords will get to fly at a reduced price thanks to the taxes paid by the peons. After all, what’s a few schools and bridges when, instead, we can subsidize Gordon Gekko’s play time…

By: Daniel Davenport

Daniel Davenport — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 21:48:02 +0000

You can find photos of the fly over here http://www.buzztown.com/user/pix-flix.html?userId=4151

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