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Shane Smithhost57

Commercial spaceflight is now the dominant force in the industry, having overtaken state-led programs.

“Now, space is by far dominated by commercial actors.”

VICE News · Mar 2025 · 1 episode · 622K views on this topic

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Lauren LyonsguestUnrated

The industry can reach a point where space travel is accessible to the general public within fifteen to twenty years.

“I think it's 20 years maybe 15 but probably 20”

StarTalk · Jan 2024 · 1 episode · 224K views on this topic

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