Space Pragmatism’s Dan discusses whether the space industry should revolve around NASA or go private and reaches the conclusion “both” – how he gets there is more interesting than the result –
To sum up, NASA is not the devil. Private Space is not the Savors. NASA is not the savor, Private space is not geeks who have read too many comic books. I think as we move forward to a privatized space industry, NASA must be a part. However, NASA cannot continue as it has in the past if it is to open new frontiers. It must give up smaller kingdoms to expand humanities place in the universe.
I want to see NASA pump energy into the “space ecosystem” rather than itself.
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It is time to ramp up commercialism. Turn near space over to commercial entities. Add space research funding to not just NASA but also the NSF and others. Spin off the labs as separate space companies to get competition going. NASA can pay for near earth stuff.
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Dec 22 06 at
12:06 am
