The next chapter in space transportation is being written right now in the State of New Mexico. Forward-thinking pioneers are developing both vertical and horizontal launch vehicles using the power of free-market enterprise. Spaceports will enable thousands of people from around the world to go to outer space. The platform for one of the most exciting things ever - private space tourism! Spaceport America, billed as the world's first commercial spaceport, is taking shape some 45 miles north of Las Cruces, New Mexico featuring a 10,000 feet long runway. When it comes to outer space, New Mexico is bringing it down to earth! New Mexico's Spaceport America is no longer the stuff of fancy graphics. British billionaire Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin group has backed the venture.