Indeed. I find it interesting that the (first) space race was very much rooted in the Cold War and as such a race between ideologies; Capitalism vs Communism. Y

Indeed. I find it interesting that the (first) space race was very much rooted in the Cold War and as such a race between ideologies; Capitalism vs Communism. Yet, both sides used similar structures, i.e. state driven bureaucracies to get to space. Which seems - from an ideological standpoint - to fit much better with Communism. In a way, having companies compete to get into space is way overdue. Exciting times!