[FPSPACE] Robert Bigelow's Space Plans[Scanned by MAIL]

[David Anderman]

Dr. Matula:

It is entirely possible that generations of space companies will fail 
before one finds a market. This does not negate the reality that a 
capitalist system is more likely to develop space than one based on 
permanent subsidies from taxpayers.

Speculating that any one company is likely to find a market is rather 
pointless, since its always possible that, like the restaurant 
business, 90% of such companies may fail.

DWA


At 01:07 PM 3/20/2007, Matula, Thomas L. wrote:

>The big question is if any private customers will come forth for 
>Bigelow's service, and if they do, if any private launch systems 
>will be able to provide them service to his station. If none do then 
>he will, by default, have to become a government contractor to 
>survive. And that likley means modifying his station to meet 
>government needs. His strategy to serve Soveriegn customers is a 
>step on this pathway.