Jackleme t1_j23stuv wrote
Reply to comment by Cyberpunk_Delayer in SpaceX launches 54 upgraded Starlink internet satellites and nails rocket landing at sea in 60th flight of the year by upyoars
That really isn't the issue.
NASA has significantly more funding then SpaceX, they just happen to not be as nimble. They are constrained by having a lot of things they are responsible for, and for a long time being locked into a way of doing things.
SpaceX had a novel idea, and it isn't like just NASA is behind. Basically everyone is.
Ancient_Persimmon t1_j256753 wrote
NASA funds SpaceX, they aren't in competition.
NASA should review the fact that they've thrown way too much cash at so-called "old Space" and perhaps increase their investment in the various start ups that are promising, but they should also get credit for supporting SpaceX from their early days.
Jackleme t1_j256hix wrote
I understand, my point is that SpaceX does it with way less money... It isn't a budget issue :)
Ancient_Persimmon t1_j257gu1 wrote
Oh definitely. It's more an issue of allocation and having to navigate the politics that they're bound to.
There's a bunch of different people vying for their own idea of what project/mission should be prioritized and there's the whole "pork barrel" thing with defense contractors and manufacturing.
NASA have been increasingly cozy with SpaceX as time goes on and they keep hitting targets though, whereas Boeing don't have the same luster they once had with politicians.
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