The Kodiak Launch Complex was marketed to Alaskans as one of the nation's first commercial space ports. Many promises were made to lure public support: High-paying, year-round jobs. Better roads. A fancy cultural center. New schools with real astronauts helping out in the classrooms. Peace [RETURN TO ARTICLE]
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I would like to get permission to reprint this article in our local paper. Thank you, David King, Kodiak Island, Alaska.
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