Econintersect: Virgin Galactic has opened the world’s first space port in southern New Mexico. The 120,000 square foot facility has been dedicated as “Spaceport America” in a ceremony attended by Virgin CEO Richard Branson, New Mexico Governor Susana Mar… more »

Econintersect:  Three days remain until the U.S. space program, as we have known it for the past 20 years, ends on July 20.  That is the day that Atlantis is scheduled to land back on earth, completing the final flight of the space shuttle program which began with the launch of the first shuttle vehicle Columbia on April 12, 1981 (STS-1). more »