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First-Ever Private Spaceport Nears Final Approval

Posted by simoniker on from the just-like-the-jetsons dept.

bobhagopian writes "According to the article on Space.com, the Federal Aviation Administration is nearing the final stages of certifying the Mojave Airport as the first-ever private spaceport. Both Scaled Composites and XCOR Aerospace (the two leading competitors in the X-Prize competition) currently fly out of Mojave Airport. The approval of a commercial spaceport will certainly facilitate the creation of even more private-sector space technologies."

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  1. Now by supe · · Score: 5, Funny

    There will finally be a place for *visitors* to land
    and visit!

  2. So does this mean... by macshune · · Score: 5, Funny

    That they'll change all the signs to the Mojave Airport to the Mojave Spaceport? That would be really cool and I bet those signs 'll disappear every week or so:)

    1. Re:So does this mean... by stuktongue · · Score: 5, Funny

      "Mojave Spaceport. You will never find a more wretched hive...." :-)

  3. location location location by proj_2501 · · Score: 5, Funny

    is mojave a proper locale for a wretched hive of scum and villainy?

    1. Re:location location location by OldManAndTheC++ · · Score: 5, Funny
      is mojave a proper locale for a wretched hive of scum and villainy?

      You must be thinking of Bakersfield ...

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      Soylent Green is peoplicious!
  4. Government Issued ID? by kmankmankman2001 · · Score: 5, Funny

    But when the aliens land there, how will Homeland Security be able to verify the required government issued ID?

    Probably not a real issue; once aliens sample what passes for food in an Earth airport, err, I mean SPACEport the word will travel quickly and they will all stop coming.

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    "The bigger the lie, the more they believe." - Det. Bunk
  5. New Sig, anyone by SoSueMe · · Score: 5, Funny

    Space is big. Space is dark. Now we have a place to park

  6. Are there discount rates for long-term parking?... by Sir-Techlot · · Score: 5, Funny

    ... a mission to Mars could be bit pricy for a car owner.