Space is not, or will not, just be the domain of states and their military-industrial-scientific complexes; it will also be conquered by private firms. That might even be desirable, that’s what people like Martin Rees have been arguing for quite some time now.
But is it happening? Perhaps.
Masten Space Systems, Inc. will send a kilogram of something into suborbital, microgravity flight for $250. Here’s an animated movie of their idea.
[via New Scientist and Vetenskapsnytt.]
Eru sån där ond nyliberal som käkar småbarn?