Years ago I was given the chairmanship of the committee that oversees America’s Space program. We could no longer do business as usual so I sought out advice on how the private sector could play a much greater role. I met a young, idealistic Elon in an old warehouse in El Segundo. His vision and practical understanding of technology and business inspired me to write and prioritize the Commercial Space Act of 2004. That legislation unleashed Elon, but also opened the entrepreneurial door to a generation of Americans who have invested billions and are now ready to do business in space . . . and Elon is still leading the way :) Bravo Elon!