What Does SpaceX and NASA’s Partnership Really Mean?
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched a space flight on May 30. What does their partnership and the privatization of space exploration mean for the future?
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June 3, 2020
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched a space flight on May 30. What does their partnership and the privatization of space exploration mean for the future?
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Exploring The Infinite with SpaceX and NASA
NASA and SpaceX launched a space flight on May 30, marking the first launch of a manned space flight from U.S. soil with an American crew in nearly a decade. This launch provides a turning point in space exploration as NASA begins to partner with private companies for NASA’s next act in space. Watch the video and answer the discussion questions. The video has been edited for length. To watch the video in its entirety or read the transcript, click here.
The Trump administration has prioritized space travel, establishing the Space Force as a new branch of the Air Force and proposing an increased budget for NASA despite recommending dramatic cuts for other federal agencies.