This is very much like the arguments I've been having with those who believe only government is capable of "real" science, of "pure" research. Yes, indeed it did take 43 years for private efforts to repeat the sub-orbital flight of [Alan] Shepherd.
But Rutan['s ship] returned to earth with everything he left with except his fuel, a feat that Government has never achieved.
Curt Howland
Posted by Russell Whitaker at July 12, 2004 11:24 AM | TrackBackI'm Curt Howland, and I approve that edit.
Posted by: Curt Howland on July 12, 2004 01:21 PM