CORONADO

The King was an investor in Columbus’ venture, and permitting him to sail under the flag of Spain gave him protection from possible rivals in uncharted waters.

SINE

And what I understand is NASA that provides guidance and aid for private ventures in space benefits from those ambitions. For NASA, communications satellites is an example. For private space ventures, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic now using New Mexico Space Grant Consortium is an example.

CORONADO

And don’t forget your pal Elon Musk and his Space X.

SINE

I don’t forget.

CORONADO

So it appears both the King and NASA have been rewarded by allowing independent citizens to pursue their own aims.