[ArrogantBustard]

I think the point is to fund the development of lightweight man-rated rocket engines ... note that the “X-Prize” folks are behind this.

[r9etb]

I think the point is to fund the development of lightweight man-rated rocket engines ... note that the “X-Prize” folks are behind this.

I guess my complaint is that there is absolutely nothing new about it -- it's a publicity gimmick. Pretty cool, of course, but it's not ground-breaking in any real sense.