I don't really understand how you come to the conclusion that the current system is non-functioning. There are tons of examples of it working (I even have members of my family who took their research to make products) and for the rocket example experts didn't think it was literally impossible, just not cost effective with the current technology (e.g. the space shuttle was reusable but very expensive). I don't think that's some huge failure given SpaceX had a lot of launch failures and went nearly bankrupt before the first launch (and even after that it was a long road to profitability, I thought it took 20 years to get to an operating profit). This is also ignoring how SpaceX is operating within the current system also.
It's not perfect but if you replace the system you're gonna find the same sorts or errors since it's impossible to accurately guess future value of uncertain engineering projects.
It's not perfect but if you replace the system you're gonna find the same sorts or errors since it's impossible to accurately guess future value of uncertain engineering projects.