re: NASA Admin Griffin Obstructing Obama Transition Team
To be honest, no one is stopping the private sector from advancing into space AND sustaining that goal, the thing is... can they?
On the other hand, I have no doubt that those that take care of shuttle can and will still be able to do so from years on beyond the date that NAS has held as a limit. They are troopers and I can't say enough about them (U.S. A. -United Space Alliance).
I think that what you're proposing is a joint venture between the private sector and NASA to launch space vehicles. Is that what you're getting at, gb?
Honestly, NASA won't let anyone nearby unless, UNLESS, they are deemed successful (successfully tested and re-tested) and that even includes Lockheed. So, as far as the CAPE goes, good luck.