I know that feeling, having grown up here. I didn't really understand what goes on there, but it was always a really cool place to drive by in my parents' car as a kid.

Fast forward 20 years, I'm working in Sunnyvale and commute by Moffett -- seeing that NASA logo on that silo looking thing was always heartwarming and inspiring.

I understand the reality of numbers, but I can't help but be a bit emotional on this one.

Ames is still there, they're not leasing all of Moffett field.

Presumably the deal leads to more dollars flowing into NASA projects. If leasing out space that would otherwise go unused seems helps NASA to fund other projects, then I'm totally ok with that.

Hey, maybe they'll be launching googledrones from there too.

FAA rules require remote control aircraft operators to get permission from the airfield operator if within 3 miles of the airfield. Google could ask permission from themselves.

Google may still require FAA authorization for the drone flights as the FAA might not consider them "model aircraft"

Moffet airspace is congested for everyday drone operations. It practically shares class D airspace with Palo Alto airport and there is class C airspace for San Jose International right above it.

The 3 mile rule for model aircraft applies below 400 ft AGL only. I was thinking about small drones staying low.

GA Aircraft are restricted from flying below 1000 ft over populated areas except when taking off and landing.