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Europe Has Big Plans for Swedish Spaceport

Continent's first successful orbital launch could happen within a year

(Newser) - Deep in the Swedish forest, where reindeer roam and scientists ski in winter, lies one of Europe's hopes for a spaceport that can ultimately compete with the United States, China, and Russia. For decades, Europe has relied upon the US for its security among the stars. But the Trump...

'Spaceport America' Unveiled
'Spaceport America' Unveiled

'Spaceport America' Unveiled

Virgin Galactic plans to launch thousands of tourists from New Mexico facility

(Newser) - Spaceport America is no longer just a shiny shell of hope that space tourism would one day launch from a 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 will run...

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