IF the alien threat is as menacing as some believe, it is unlikely that there will be many publicly known, private spaceflights without at least experiencing insurmountable impediments.

These impediments can take many forms, and will probably consist of a variety of natures. One method could be official government interference, such as a revocation of operating licenses and flight clearances, forcing a company to stop operations.

Another might be less formal, such as a series of unfortunate incidents that seem to suggest that space flight might not be the most opportune business venture.

A suggestive warning to cease and desist might also be in the works.

Lastly, there is the possibility of a confrontation between the aggressive and repressive alien presence and a private spacecraft. Such a confrontation would inevitable lead to public disclosure, as it would be difficult for those in power to encourage secrecy upon the occupants of the private spacecraft, who are most likely affluent tourists, while at the same time successfully discontinuing further civilian flights.

How private industry progresses in the arena of civilian, for-profit space flight will be a prominent telltale indicative of whether there really exists an outside (really far outside!) interference to Mankind's innate need for exploration and adventure.

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