In keeping with the spirit of your post, I suppose that the plowing ahead analogy is as appropriate as any.
They are proceeding at a slow deliberate pace. Considering the complexities involved, it is a daunting task for a small start up company.
The important thing to remember, is that the evidence is mounting that the plan is proceeding forward.
Some news would undeniably be welcome. I suspect we'll hear something, dare I say it, soon?
MC