As I have mentioned, the 1967 Treaty is an impediment to private development of the resources of outer space. The report Moon, Mars, and Beyond, mentioned in this article, also says so. My Senator is also aware of this and says something will need to be done eventually. My contention is that the mere presence of the 1967 Treaty has killed private development of outer space for at least 20 years and will continue to do so as long as the US remains in the Treaty.