Virgin Galactic to Build $225 Million Spaceport in New Mexico


	Virgin Galactic to Build $225 Million Spaceport in New Mexico

ericw

12-13-2005 8:47 PM

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virgin, galactic, richard branson, new mexico, space, spaceport

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12-13-2005 8:50 PM

adamc

Anyone know anyone who's put a deposit down? I hope by then I can make it.

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