The privatized space race is the fastest way to introduce old tech which was suppressed as new tech that we the public can use. Also, introduce new tech/advancements, a space force, mining, etc.
we (the other countries) are like North Korea….suppressed in almost every way but at a different scale.
They tried to have China be the North Korea in the past…didn't work…they got some leaders in that forced their way out and they had to catch up quick.