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you would be afraid to see the list of SLS subcontractors, i.e. who actually builds it. "private companies" indeed. unless, of course, "private companies" is y
by m2fkxy 4y ago
you would be afraid to see the list of SLS subcontractors, i.e. who actually builds it. "private companies" indeed.
unless, of course, "private companies" is your shortcut for "SpaceX".
which other launcher of the same class are being designed, build and launched at the moment by the way?
- dylan604 4y agoYes, but the list of NASA contractors are behemoth companies that are not focused on any one purpose. SpaceX is only focused on launching things into orbit, even if the majority is their own constellation. I’m guessing the money received by NASA contractors is pennies compared to other contracts they receive. Apples and oranges you’re comparing here.
- verdverm 4y agoI thought "(discluding certain legacy contractors)" would be clear in my first comment Relativity and Rocket Lab are working with NASA https://www.relativityspace.com/press-release/2022/jan27/nasavclsrelativity https://www.relativityspace.com/press-release/2022/jan27/nas... https://www.rocketlabusa.com/updates/rocket-lab-moon-mission-for-nasa-a-success/ https://www.rocketlabusa.com/updates/rocket-lab-moon-mission...
- 1958325146 4y agoI'm not sure if this is the point you're trying to make or if you're implying private companies aren't up to it, but... the other launcher of the same class, which will probably be launching within a year and is much more capable, is Starship. https://everydayastronaut.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Super-Heavy-Lift-Launcher-Capabilities-1536x864.jpg https://everydayastronaut.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sup...