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It is nice that multiple public sector agencies worldwide are doing space travel now, with the private sector close behind. Relying solely on NASA and the poli
by rolltiide 7y ago
It is nice that multiple public sector agencies worldwide are doing space travel now, with the private sector close behind.
Relying solely on NASA and the political funding machinations of the White House and Congress would put our understanding of the planets very far behind.
- jvanderbot 7y agoI'm confused by your comment. this is absolutely a NASA mission, subject to all the whims of congress that any other is. APL has long bid on missions and instrument proposals just like other institutions.
- rolltiide 7y agoIts just a statement of fact. NASA likely wouldnt even have revisited this moon without the European probe taking pictures under the atmosphere It is nice that multiple public sector agencies worldwide are doing space travel now
- jvanderbot 7y agoAh, I see. I agree, worldwide collaboration and competition is very healthy for a space program.