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In
less than a week, the X-Prize might be over, and some
might wonder whether this will deflate the private
space-race bubble.
Probably not. According to Space.com, a recent article
in Aviation
Week and Space Technology a new $50 million dollar
America Space Prize contest is being created by Nevada
millionaire, Robert Bigelow.
Bigelow, of Bigelow
Aerospace is forking over half of the $50 million
for a privately-built, 7 passenger orbital vehicle.
Additionally, the vehicle must be capable of achieving
flight altitudes of 100,000 miles and be maneuverable
enough to have docking capabilities for Bigelow's
habitats.
NASA has also mentioned money contests for private space
entreprenuers. Expect to see more 'Partnership Requests'
from the likes of Bigelow and others.
There is just too much upside, too much potential
profit, for smart business people not to get involved.
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