Just another nail in the coffin...
- of America's technological dominance. Maybe, just maybe NASA will end up being the regulatory body over future commercial manned space flight much like the FCC oversees broadcasting. But how effective could NASA really be in such a role if they are only involved in governance, and not directly involved in the development of the technology itself? Truly, a lukewarm concept at best and shows no more government commitment to backing the future political solvency of the United States than issuing a business license to the Japanese to build an automobile plant in Dallas.
This is a dead discussion until we remove the current administration from power and have someone occupying the White House that once again honors the constitution and desires to posture the country in a position of respect.