I think they're finding some good PR and passive positive lobbying (where fans write their congressperson about all the cool stuff we can do in space) is coming

I think they're finding some good PR and passive positive lobbying (where fans write their congressperson about all the cool stuff we can do in space) is coming from their publicity. They're also putting pressure on their competitors (Boeing, Northrop Grumman, etc) by constantly being in the news. Where is ULA's reusable rocket stage? Where is Arianespace's Starship competitor? Why is NASA building a disposable rocket?