The Wirefly X PRIZE Cup is excited to present our event in 3D using Google Earth. The Las Cruces Airport, and a simulation of what the XPC space exposition will look like, have been rendered in 3D. The content was designed for the latest in 3D capabilities of Google Earth, so you must use the new Google Earth 4 (download Google Earth Version 4 here). The models were created using Google's SketchUp 3D modeling application.

Once you open the X PRIZE Cup in 3D content you can click on the Tour folder and choose "Tools -> Play Tour" from the menu in Google Earth. This will fly you through the 3D content. (NOTE: if you are using an older version of Google Earth you will not see the 3D models)

During the actual X PRIZE Cup, we will be adding some live content in Google Earth so you can see what the event will look like. It won't be the same as being there, but this will be the next best thing.

Special thanks to: Google Earth Blog, Google SketchUp (used to create the models), and, of course, Google Earth.