Virgin Galactic to build astronaut campus and training facility in New Mexico
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Virgin Galactic to build astronaut campus and training facility in New Mexico
Virgin Galactic has announced they will move forward with building a new astronaut campus and training facility in Sierra County. The facility will include training facilities, accommodations, tailored experiences, an observatory, wellness center and dining options. The facility will only be available to future astronauts of Virgin Galactic and three of their guests. Virgin Galactic says they have secured land to begin building the new facility near Spaceport America. The company says it will focus on sustainability and plan to have minimal impact on the surrounding environment. No information has been released on when construction will begin.
SIERRA COUNTY, N.M. —
Virgin Galactic has announced they will move forward with building a new astronaut campus and training facility in Sierra County.
The facility will include training facilities, accommodations, tailored experiences, an observatory, wellness center and dining options. The facility will only be available to future astronauts of Virgin Galactic and three of their guests.
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Virgin Galactic says they have secured land to begin building the new facility near Spaceport America. The company says it will focus on sustainability and plan to have minimal impact on the surrounding environment.
No information has been released on when construction will begin.