Virgin Galactic reveals futuristic outpost for space tourism BUPHAM, N.M. (AP) — Spaceport America is no longer just a shiny shell of hope that space tourism would one day launch from this remote spot in the New Mexico desert. The once-empty hangar that anchors the taxpayer-financed launch and landing facility has been transformed into a custom-tailored headquarters where Virgin Galactic …

New Mexico spaceport seeks taxpayer support for expansion By MORGAN LEE, Associated press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The CEO of New Mexico’s commercial spacecraft launch facility has stepped up pressure for more taxpayer support as lead tenant Virgin Galactic inches closer to its goal of flying tourists into the lower reaches of space. Spaceport American CEO Dan Hicks said …