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SpaceX already got a large contract with NASA to haul cargo up to the International Space Station when the shuttles retire in 2010. So it seems that even the go
by mustpax 17y ago
SpaceX already got a large contract with NASA to haul cargo up to the International Space Station when the shuttles retire in 2010. So it seems that even the government admits that these guys can do it better for cheaper:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7800721.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7800721.stm
- quizbiz 17y agoSpaceX already has things in place to provide the service and their bid was better (1/2) than the Russians' bid.
- sketerpot 17y agoSlight correction: the government admits that SpaceX can do it better and cheaper if they can deliver on their predictions. NASA is paying for a series of test flights to determine whether or not that's actually the case. Remember, the Falcon 9 hasn't actually launched yet (although much of the design is shared with the Falcon 1). I'm really looking forward to its first test launch, which should be coming up before just too long. Their ground crew overhead is impressively low.