Do we really need a global network that isn't controlled by a nation state? Uh, duh, yeah, another option is always good. I never understood people against 'options' You just want to maintain the current status quo, which is highly suspect.
Once Starship is operational, and as long as the other countries don't have reusable rockets, it's financial suicide for them to try.
China would not have any objection, possibly, if it was a purely civilian project
The moment it is also a military one, it becomes a target
USA does the same, so, nothing new here.
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