The New Mexico desert can already lay claim to being a historic site for missile launches. And today, with development of Spaceport America well under way, it is now at the forefront of a brave new frontier in space travel.

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Well on its way to opening to the public in 2011, Spaceport America will be the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport. And should interest in this out-of-this-world, multimillion dollar venture take flight as expected, Spaceport America could be just the first in a series of other similar infrastructures.

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At the center of Spaceport America: Virgin Galactic, the business venture of multimillionaire Richard Branson (of Virgin Airlines), who has already invested an astounding $300 million in the project. Virgin Galactic will establish its headquarters and operate its space flights from Spaceport America. Far beyond "cutting edge," Spaceport America will be a place where the future is now…where fledgling astronauts can realize their dreams and those with an appreciation in space travel can take their knowledge to the next level.