Prizes change the public perception about an issue. The more prize money, the more the issue is seen as important by the public.
More Quotes from Peter Diamandis:
In one sense, the X Prize has already succeeded. We've sparked a diverse set of vehicles that are being tested and built. Secondly, we've got people excited about this market place.Peter Diamandis
We are very proud of our partnership with New Mexico, Las Cruses and Governor Richardson, ... We're working to make the X Prize Cup an exciting annual event that will move the industry forward at the same time that it allows the public to personally participate in the future of the personal spaceflight revolution.
Peter Diamandis
Clearly there is room for a number of locations for suborbital personal spaceflight. If all goes well, this will be a rising tide that lifts many spaceports, and for the first time enables a true commercial market,
Peter Diamandis
My interest is simple. Since the age of 9 I wanted to fly in space,
Peter Diamandis
The Rocket Racing League will inspire people of all ages to once again look up into the sky to find inspiration and excitement,
Peter Diamandis
You're flying at an altitude that you wouldn't be able to use a parachute. The safest thing to do -- if there's a problem -- is to come back and land, just like a regular flight would.
Peter Diamandis
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Money & Wealth QuotesWell, we all age, but I'd been taking herbal supplements for a long time.
Frankie Avalon
Well we have a good working relationship with Microsoft at the development level. But let's not kid ourselves, this is a company with enormous resources and talented people, and there is a certain pride that comes along with that for them and for us.
John W. Thompson
Calling O'Hare an airport is like calling the Queen Elizabeth II a boat.
Andrew H. Malcolm