"Dan Luke" wrote in message
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The terminal building is meant to resemble a sand dune.

It kinda resembles something else, to me.

http://spaceportamerica.com/photo-ga...lery-spa1.html

I can imagine the architect's train of thought:

"We need to create a design that is a welcome sight to the space passengers.
Something that will tell them that they're coming home..."

Marco