The space race is no longer the exclusive domain of countries. Private citizens now launch rockets into space alongside governments, and in some cases, they now act as proxies for those governments. In the free world, this is likely to become even more commonplace. Eventually, private companies could take the lead in the exploration of space. 

I was lucky to have been present at Mojave, California the day civilian space flight was born. CLICK HERE to read my story and watch the video.