♦ nivek ♦ Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 The privatization of spaceAdam Smith Institute by Dr. Madsen Pirie "There is now widespread recognition and acceptance that the next big wave of space activity will be private. Space tourism is reckoned to have huge growth potential, as do customized launches tailored for private customers. It will bring non-taxpayer money into space exploration and development, as well as unleashing new creative thinking. The era is drawing to a close when only government-backed projects and those selected by governments could undertake space voyages. Replacing it will be the era when space is for everyone. Of course it will be high-priced at first, but it will rapidly make its way down into accessible price ranges as new technologies and techniques are developed." (04/02/09) http://tinyurl.com/ddtxvb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexton Blake Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Space is still horribly expensive and for the foreseeable future, only within the budgets of rich countries. One day, it will come down to where rich people can afford it, like they can now afford private planes. Space travel basics have changed little in the last fifty years. If we could invent a miracle fuel, it could open up the solar system and beyond for us as the motor car opened up whole countries for the common people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vomit Comet Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 How about the space elevator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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