This only shows that it is very possible the commercial space industry
is gaining on government funded space research. Look at the x-Prize.
Phenomenal achievements here.

True it is just one small feat but shows that anyone can reach for the
stars.



Terrell Miller wrote:
"Derek Lyons" wrote in message
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"Frank Scrooby" wrote:

Hi all
Is this significant at all?

Not really.



well, how many backyard rocket scientists have ever duplicated the feat?