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and water recycling capabilities. The low-lying, organically shaped building will be housed under a rolling concrete shell with massive windows that will offer views of the runway and spacecraft. The terminal and hanger are projected to cost about $31 million, and will include Virgin The Borderplex region of New Mexico is ideal for every sector of high-technology business, including yours! I Future combat systems and high-energy laser testing I First purpose-built commercial spaceport I Existing high-tech infrastructure & business environment I Home of White Sands Missile Range & New Mexico State University 800.523.6833 space.mveda.com P.O. Box 1299 • Las Cruces, NM 88004-1299 #3801 at www.BusinessFacilities.com 22 NOVEMBER 2007 Galactic’s pre- and post-flight training facilities and lounges, as well as a maintenance hangar. The building will also be home to the New Mexico Spaceport Authority. “The spaceport will set a new standard for how commercial spaceports are constructed and operate,” says David Wilson, spokesman for the spaceport authority. “Spaceport America will be a catalyst to the whole emerging commercial spaceport industry. Once up and operating, the spaceport will advance the aerospace industry.” In related news, New Mexico officials heralded the recent announcement that Rocket Racing League, an aerospace entertainment organization that is developing a market for low-altitude, rocketpowered aircraft racing, will locate its headquarters and technology development facility in Las Cruces. The 50,000-square-foot building will be located on 10 acres of land donated by the city of Las Cruces. The league will generate revenues through sponsorships, merchandising, ticket sales, video games, broadcast rights, and tours. The New Mexico Economic Development Department had Futron Corporation, a technology management consulting firm for organizations in the aerospace and telecommunications industries, study the potential economic impact of Spaceport America and the related Rocket Racing League operation. It estimated that the spaceport has the potential to create $460 million in new economic activity in New Mexico and 3,460 new jobs by 2015, which could grow to $550 million and 4,320 new jobs by 2020. http://space.mveda.com http://space.mveda.com http://www.BusinessFacilities.com

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Business Facilities - November 2007 Contents First Words Snapshots Metro Spotlight: Indianapolis Region, Indiana Georgia's Pursuit of Industry Extreme Technology Sites A Tennessee Trifecta A Watershed Moment for Philly Metro Spotlight: Mexico-Texas Border Region High Tech and Aerospace Heat up in Arizona Meeting the Information Technology Challenge IEDC Announces 2007 Winners Corporate Moves: Alabama Northeast Arkansas Scores Major Investments Corporate Moves: Virginia Metro Spotlight: Martinsville-Henry County, VA Renewable Michigan Advertiser Index Ask the Expert

Business Facilities - November 2007

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