NOTABLE X PRIZESM QUOTES "Make no mistake, it is the private sector that will finally build the machines and provide the access to space to make the dream a reality for all Americans. On behalf of the NASA team, we wish the X PRIZE organizers and the New Spirit of St. Louis Committee much success in this endeavor. We encourage the participation by as many people and as many organizations as possible in this noble venture." Mr. Daniel Goldin, Administrator, NASA "I recognize the importance of opening the space frontier and support the X PRIZE as a mechanism to promote commercial space development. The spirit of the American frontier is alive and well in these efforts." Mr. Richard A. Gephardt, Minority Leader, United States House of Representatives "I think the X PRIZE should be viewed as the beginning of one giant leap, and that giant leap will involve the participation of citizens in the exciting venture outward into space." Dr. Buzz Aldrin, NASA Astronaut, Apollo 11 "The X PRIZE is an exciting program which will do for astronautics what Charles Lindbergh did for aviation in 1927." Mr. Arthur C. Clarke, Author, 2001: A Space Odyssey "The X PRIZE is an event that has the potential to capture the world's imagination and shift people's interest from conflict and war to an adventurous goal." Mr. Erik Lindbergh, Grandson of Charles Lindbergh "As a young person, this vision gives me hope. The X PRIZE can redefine my generation as the generation of the stars, rather than the generation of X, and perhaps as a precursor of a truly advanced civilization." Mr. Morgan Lindbergh, Grandson of Charles Lindbergh "We believe that it is important to open up that space frontier to people from all walks of life, to make the ability to go into space, to make that dream come true for a lot of people. The X PRIZE is going to be the first step." Dr. Byron Lichtenberg, NASA Astronaut, STS-9 and STS-45 "I and my staff believe that the X PRIZE Foundation is playing a key role in supporting science and technology education in St. Louis and throughout the United States. We are all very excited about the concept of using prizes, especially the X PRIZE, to excite and stimulate both young and old minds about the future possibilities of spaceflight." Mr. Douglas King, President, St. Louis Science Center "The X PRIZE is another step forward in opening space to the public. Great steps are made by the unflinching focus of people who dare to turn their dreams into reality." Dr. William Gaubatz, Business Development Director, McDonnell Douglas Aerospace "The X PRIZE has the potential to ignite the imagination of the country." Mr. Bob Sieck, Director, NASA Space Shuttle Launch Operations "This is an innovative approach to the commercialization of space and new launch vehicle technology. I am pleased to join the growing list of international supporters. The ambitious project is well-founded in the French tradition of aviation prizes and competitions." Dr. Hubert Curien, President, CERN European Laboratory for Particle Physics X PRIZESM is
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