Area 51

Science and Technology
Area 51 is the technological and scientific hub of New Haven. Nearly all the production of technological devices and creation/study of sciences happens here, including biological studies, cloning, and import/export of these animals.

Area 51 is also the only sector that offers sanctioned higher education.

All of this falls short of the real reason that Area 51 was established. Area 51 is the only docking station for the lunar transports that fly back and forth from New Haven to Arma. This same docking station is the only connection between Earth and New Haven, though those transports are held to a poorer standard than Arma transports.

Higher Education
Higher Education on New Haven is by invitation only (unless you've got the cash to buy an invitation). Those citizens of New Haven who show consistent scholastic aptitude are given the opportunity to further it in Area 51.

Since space is limited, if you're invited to an education in sector 51 and your class is full, you're placed on a waiting list. As class space opens, you'll be able to proceed.

The current list has an estimated wait time of five years and eight months, however, that number declines more and more each year as more and more citizens decide that a practical job is more important to them then higher education.

Rumors
Area 51 is rumored to house an Earthling Research (torture) Facility. It's why most people believe that Area 51 is housed next to sector 50, when it would be far more appropriate for it to be located in sector 2 or sector 100.

All investigations into this rumor have proven fruitless, but that hasn't stopped people (Earthlings) from continuing to try to find New Haven's government with their hand in the cookie jar.