Re:NASA – Artemis I – Liquid Hydrogen Leak Detected Once Again
by 1958325146 on Saturday September 03, 2022 @12:49PM
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I'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/Sup...
Re:NASA – Artemis I – Liquid Hydrogen Leak Detected Once Again
by dylan604 on Saturday September 03, 2022 @11:32AM
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Yes, 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.
Re:NASA – Artemis I – Liquid Hydrogen Leak Detected Once Again
by verdverm on Saturday September 03, 2022 @12:29PM
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I 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/nas...
https://www.rocketlabusa.com/updates/rocket-lab-moon-mission...
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?