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October 2005—Thousands of space enthusiasts turn out for the first annual X Prize Cup in Las Cruces.
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October 2005--Erik Lindbergh, grandson of Charles Lindbergh, talks to kids about the future of aerospace at Space Education Day, part of the Countdown to the X Prize Cup event.
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December, 2005—New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and Sir Richard Branson announce New Mexico will be the world headquarters for Virgin Galactic.
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Aerial view of Spaceport America site, 30 miles east of Truth or Consequences and 45 miles north of Las Cruces.
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From the ground—Spaceport America site.
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December, 2005--Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Rick Homans and Sir Richard Branson visit the Spaceport America site via helicopter.
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December, 2005—Sir Richard Branson and fifth graders from East Picacho Elementary in Las Cruces fire model rockets on the site of Spaceport America.
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Temporary launch facilities are already in place at Spaceport America.
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Yes, Bossy, things are about to change.
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