Next Space Force chief throws cold water on the idea of space privateers

It turns out some of Benjamin Franklin's opinions from 240 years ago are still relevant today. https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/07/next-space-force-chief-throws-cold-water-on-the-idea-of-space-privateers/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social