SpaceX. Anything associated with Elon Musk seems to turn to gold. At least they have some contracts from NASA and are actually generating operating revenue.
http://www.spacex.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX
http://www.esquire.com/features/american...
http://www.forbes.com/sites/beltway/2011...
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/statio...
Competitors: http://www.fool.com/investing/general/20...
What privately owned space venture is most likely to succeed in todays costly market? Its my question for a practice exstemperanious speech.