NASA may just be regaining its soul -- rather than selling it. And partnering with the private sector will help it do that in several different ways. |
We have noted that the refinement of existing technologies, and to a greater extent, the development of new ones, is often accompanied by significant technological obstacles; this is especially relevant given the complexity of the technologies involved. |
With more commercial players trying to get in, we have an entirely new movement that is thinking about basic design from the commercial as opposed to the government perspective. |