Posted on 03/03/2015 4:36:17 AM PST by WhiskeyX
The UK government has issued a shortlist of aerodromes that could host a UK The UK government has issued a shortlist of aerodromes that could host a UK spaceport.
The list reduces the number of runways first suggested as candidates when last year's consultation got under way.
Still in are Campbeltown, Glasgow Prestwick, and Stornoway in Scotland; Newquay in England and Llanbedr in Wales. RAF Leuchars is confirmed as a potential temporary facility.
Ministers are keen to see the spaceport established by 2018. .
The list reduces the number of runways first suggested as candidates when last year's consultation got under way.
Still in are Campbeltown, Glasgow Prestwick, and Stornoway in Scotland; Newquay in England and Llanbedr in Wales. RAF Leuchars is confirmed as a potential temporary facility.
Ministers are keen to see the spaceport established by 2018.
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...
Delusional
Amazing to think a spaceport could be just a few minutes from my home.
Why?.
Or is only America allowed to explore the heavens?.
http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-08/runway-orbit-and-back
http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2011-05/after-thirty-years-paper-skylon-spaceplane-gets-key-endorsement-esa
http://www.popsci.com/sites/popsci.com/files/styles/medium_1x_/public/import/2013/images/2011/05/Sabre%20Engine%20%28Reaction%20Engines%29.png?itok=ZgNZ5Bpk
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