New Mexico lawmakers concerned about Spaceport America's future

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New Mexico, which has invested $218.5 million into the future of space tourism, is concerned about the viability of Spaceport America.

Lawmakers grilled New Mexico Spaceport Authority executive director Christine Anderson on Thursday about how it plans to deliver on the promise of the Spaceport, especially now since commercial flights by Virgin Galactic are postponed indefinitely following a deadly crash last month that killed one pilot

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Although the future of space tourism — the reason why the Spaceport was built — is uncertain, executives are asking taxpayers for additional funds to the tune of $4.5 million. Spaceport America is owned by the state of New Mexico Read more...

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