> This "London-based independent journalist" evidently
would have preferred that the prize be won by the
nationals of some other country. And it could have been ...
Indeed. Several non-US groups are reasonably close, including Da Vinci of Canada. Personally I hope the Canadian Arrow team is successful. Of all the designs, theirs is the one that screams "rocketship" the loudest.
> Several non-US groups are reasonably close,
> including Da Vinci of Canada.
And a couple of these teams have had some spectacular
test failures. With the competition now over, and the
deadline rendered moot, I'd like to think that the
alternative designs will now take some extra time to
stay safe.