New Mexico’s Bet On Space Tourism Hits Economic Snag

By DAN FROSCH, New York Times
Wed, 02/23/2011 - 3:35pm

Gov. Susana Martinez has vowed to privatize Spaceport America, saying taxpayers have already paid their fair share.

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