Thrillionaires: The New Space Capitalists, NY Times

“Many self-professed “space geeks” say the possibility that entrepreneurs like Richard Branson of the Virgin Group may help regular people see the black sky – well, regular rich people, at least – has drawn away much of the excitement that government-financed human space efforts long enjoyed.”

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