Absolutely fantastic. The Virgin Galactic Gateway to Space, commissioned by the New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) and designed by Foster + Partners, is just so cool! Especially the approach. If I were planning on going into space, driving up to this building would definitely get me rearing and ready to go.
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Encompassing some 110,000 ft², with three floors, the spaceport is home to a multitude of programmatic elements. There are support and administrative facilities for NMSA and Virgin Galactic, a hanger complete with support facilities, a training area, astronaut lounge, mission control, spacesuit dressing rooms, and a recovery/ revival lounge. Both the lounge and mission control look out over the site and command an impressive view across the building’s apron, the runway and the site’s striking surroundings.
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Now all we need are some cheap, (but not Ryanair) flights to space so we can all visit this great building with a purpose!
By: Matt Davis
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