The Fading Allure of Space Privateers In the midst of a global space race, the incoming head of the US Space Force has poured cold water on the idea of privateering – or "space privateers" – in pursuit of extraterrestrial interests.
This notion may seem anachronistic to some, but its echoes are unmistakable. The concept itself is far from new.
Historically, both the US and European powers employed private vessels as a means to circumvent traditional naval limitations during times of war.