Note that such prize is most likely for low Earth orbit - and I don't think you want a 30 km long orbital there when if you could get it there. There is still

Note that such prize is most likely for low Earth orbit - and I don't think you want a 30 km long orbital there when if you could get it there. There is still signifficant air drag in LEO that would get it down rather quickly, ruining someones day on the surface.