Chapter
The Role of Private Companies in NASA's Missions
1:15:56 - 1:19:46 (03:50)
Private companies competing to be delivery vehicles for NASA's missions have helped to innovate and cut costs, which has improved the speed and efficiency of NASA's operations. However, for missions that straddle commercial and scientific goals, the heavy bureaucratic involvement of NASA may still be necessary.
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The speaker discusses the potential issues with NASA's bureaucratic processes and the benefits of involving commercial companies in space exploration missions for faster progress and reduced costs.
1:15:56 - 1:19:46 (03:50)
NASA, space exploration, commercial involvement
Summary
The speaker discusses the potential issues with NASA's bureaucratic processes and the benefits of involving commercial companies in space exploration missions for faster progress and reduced costs.