OK, so SpaceX want to get NASA to pay for this. Is that in NASA's budget? as was noted in another comment[0]: “We’re particularly excited about an upcoming Sp

OK, so SpaceX want to get NASA to pay for this. Is that in NASA's budget? as was noted in another comment[0]: “We’re particularly excited about an upcoming SpaceX project that would build upon a current ‘no-exchange-of-funds’ agreement we have with the company,” noted NASA deputy Administrator Dava Newman. “In exchange for Martian entry, descent, and landing data from SpaceX, NASA will offer technical support for the firm’s plan to attempt to land an uncrewed Dragon 2 spacecraft on Mars.” SpaceX gets expertise and technical support, and NASA gets data. This isn't a normal contract where NASA is paying with cash. [0] - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11583770 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11583770