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Virgin Galactic Transparency Concerns

A person experiencing zero gravity and floating in a spaceship cabin.

August 13, 2021 – Correspondent Megan Kamerick checks in with Albuquerque Journal staff writer Kevin Robinson-Avila who recently pointed out some serious concerns over transparency surrounding Virgin Galactic’s recent historic space launch at the publicly funded Spaceport America. Correspondent: Megan Kamerick Guest: Kevin Robinson-Avila, staff writer, Albuquerque Journal For More Information:Democratize space? Not oppressive Virgin…

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New Mexico’s Space Dreams Take Flight

Exterior view of a Virgin Galactic spaceship orbiting Earth.

May 28, 2021 – The Line opinion panel looks at recent outcomes for big ticket taxpayer items. This past weekend saw the long-awaited first successful suborbital flight by Virgin Galactic. Launched from New Mexico’s Spaceport America, the flight brings the promise of space tourism one step closer. It’s a more than $200 million gamble made…

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