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Spaceport Progress 2007 / 2008 |
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Recent and Upcoming Project Milestones
Sales Tax Initiatives
- Dona Ana: Passed April 2007
- Sierra: Passed April 2008
Environmental Impact Study / ROD / License
- Draft EIS Released March 2008
- Review and Comment Periods Drive Early 2009 Record of Decision
Virgin Galactic
- Lease to be Signed Late 2008
- VG Vehicle Fabrication… Flight Testing to begin Summer 2008
AO13 DOT Roads & Bridges (Temporary Designation)
- Road and Bridge Design Complete (Double Pin Chip Seal)
- February 2009 Completion
Sierra Electric Agreement
- Draft Contract Est. Summer 2008 Signature
DMJM Infrastructure
- Design Completion May 2008
- Bid Packages Summer 2008
URS/Fosters Terminal and Hangar Facility
- Conceptual Design Complete June 2008
Southern Road
- Corridor Study
- Construction Plan Post Corridor Study
Welcome/Visitor Centers
- State Strategy Developing
- Sierra County Formal Welcome Center Resolution
Vertical Launch
- New UP Aerospace Agreement April 2008
- Additional Launches in 2008
- Active Discussion with Numerous Customers
2008 Objectives
- Creation of a Spaceport District (Sierra & Dona Ana)
- Successful Completion of EIS & ROD & FAA Site License
- Signed Development Agreement and Lease with Virgin Galactic
- Finalize Design, Prepare Bid Packages, Initiate Contractor Selection
- Spaceport America Ground-Breaking Aligned with EIS/ROD & VG Schedule
- Organizational Development to Deliver on Objectives
2007 Established the Team and Vision for Spaceport America Reality
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