The ISS is scheduled to deorbit in the early 2030s. US officials are concerned over a potential gap in the country's orbital presence.

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  • MrSpArkleEnglish
    -7•1 year ago

    Unfortunately that company is the best hope we have to stay ahead. With their low cost they can monopolize the worldwide launch market(except Russia and China). So that funding, strategically, must continue.

    What should also happen is funding spacex competitors, so we stay on the bleeding edge.

    • Flying SquidEnglish
      6•1 year ago

      Is China staying on the bleeding edge by funding a bunch of private companies?

      • MrSpArkleEnglish
        1•1 year ago

        China has privately held space companies, yes. They are funding them, yes.