[saraid216]

> I think they are just running a really cool scam.

While I'm not going to dispute this, I do disagree with it.

> First of all why do they care if public is interested in space? Aren't they after all, looking to run a successful and profitable business?

These goals aren't distinct. What's hard for people to remember is that running a successful and profitable business is a means. It's a how; the real question is what the end goal is. For a painfully large number of businesses, the goal appears to be making the CEO rich. But some groups, some CEOs, some businesses have goals that a lot of us would consider better: actually advancing humanity forward or providing quality service or the like.