Virgin Galactic, the space tourism wing of Virgin Group, is in what the company describes as "advanced discussions" with the United Arab Emirates to build a spaceport in Dubai. While the company is also in talks with Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, they discussions with the UAE is the farthest along. Virgin Galactic wants a port in the middle east to support people with the means and desire to go into space, but who want a local supplier. UAE is also interested in using the port for scientific research.
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Sunday, May 03, 2009
Virgin Galatic in "Advanced Discussions" with UAE on Spaceport
Posted by Dan Schrimpsher at 9:58 AM
Labels: New Space, Space Tourism
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