Yhn ScienceSpace first seen 3 d ago, last 41 min ago, peak #5
SpaceX has outgrown NASA, raising concerns for US space agency
Original: SpaceX no longer needs NASA, and that's a problem for America's space agency
An analysis argues SpaceX no longer depends on NASA for its survival, a shift with serious implications for the US space agency. With Starship, Starlink and commercial launch revenue, SpaceX can now pursue its goals independently, while NASA increasingly relies on the company for crew and cargo missions. Readers are debating whether NASA risks becoming a subordinate customer rather than a leading partner in American spaceflight.
Why now: A new analysis argues NASA's reliance on SpaceX has flipped the power dynamic between the two, prompting debate about the agency's future role.
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- SpaceX no longer needs NASA, and that's a problem for America's space agency · civilchaos · 22
- SpaceX no longer needs NASA, and that's a problem for America's space agency · sleepyguy · 13
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