"Scott Lowther" wrote in message
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Pete Lynn wrote:

I am not sure how significant this argument is,
though anecdotal evidence would suggest that
frustration with NASA can be a strong motivating
force for many start ups. Would their motivation be
as strong in the absence of NASA?

Difficult to say, of course. The only data we have is
on *this* reality and, as it has turned out, a number of
the alt.space companies *are* playing along with
ESAS. The idea that they're being shut out is rather
ludicrous, given what I'm seeing going on.

Almost by definition, loosing their alt.space status in the process, but
that is beside the point. It is low cost space development which is
being shut out of government funding, not those willing to cross over.

Pete.