Thoughts on Big Island Launch site ?

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Originally posted by opihikao
Jim Crisafulli, state Office of Aerospace Development director, said he anticipates public meetings regarding the findings of the review to be in Kailua-Kona early next year, possibly in January.

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This bill is for funding of a study, mainly for a facility that will require a dedicated launch/recovery area. This is for those that use vertical rocket launch. There could be a lot of environmental impact argued there.

The Virgin Galactic is a regular jet engine carrier with a wingspan less than a 777. It takes off and lands on a long enough runway, which Kona has. There is virtually no local environmental impact than the other jets already using the airport. It won't be noticeable by 99% of the population because it will be very quiet on takeoff and landing. The rocket fuel will be delivered by containers with a pressure tank inside them. Probably more action noticeable in a couple years.

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