Re: SPACE PRIZE

From: Rand Simberg (newsgroups_at_transterrestrial.com)
Date: 08/05/04 

Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2004 04:29:23 GMT

Edward Wright wrote:

>>>Here in Columbus, they are fine, in fact they are adding another one
>>>with time to spare.
>>
>>The general history of aviation over the last few decades suggests
>>that your experience is not typical. (Nor applicable in some ways,
>>Columbus isn't a destination in the way that Seattle, LA, or other
>>metroplexes are.)
>
> It will be some time before the typical spaceport has as many takeoffs
> and landings as Columbus -- let alone Seattle or LA.

It should be noted, though, that until a few months ago, Columbus was
unusual for a city of its size, in that it was an airline hub (for
America West).