[RightWhale]

NASA long ago would have opend space to private enterprise

They can't. It isn't in NASA's baliwick. Look toward Congress for that, or possibly an Exec action.

[Balding_Eagle]

It isn't in NASA's baliwick.

You're right, my goof.

My point still stands though.

At some point space is private enterprise is going to be given a real chance to strut their stuff. They're going to make NASA look silly.