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> but you have to take into account both more modern technology, as well as the fact that they were able to build off the shoulders of giants. NASA is currentl
by dahfizz 6y ago
> but you have to take into account both more modern technology, as well as the fact that they were able to build off the shoulders of giants.
NASA is currently developing the Space Launch System (SLS) and has spent over $20b with almost nothing to show for it.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Launch_System https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Launch_System
- mhh__ 6y agoTo be fair to NASA, I don't think SLS would be nicknamed the senate launch system if it was up to them.
- dahfizz 6y agoI totally agree. NASA is definitely not incompetent, they are just saddled with bureaucracy and the wrong incentive structure. It's an inherent problem with public institutions, and that's why this public private partnership is so important.