Author Topic: NASA Aims for Commercial Support (Read 5054 times)

James Lowe1 · « **on:** 11/08/2005 04:34 am »

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?id=3971

realtime · « **Reply #1 on:** 11/08/2005 04:42 am »

Griffin mentioned a $500 million budget for commercial space development in his House Science Committee appearance. Is that for this year?

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #2 on:** 11/08/2005 07:21 am »

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realtime - 8/11/2005 5:42 AM

Griffin mentioned a $500 million budget for commercial space development in his House Science Committee appearance. Is that for this year?

I don't remember him saying if it was per year. Someone like Keith C would probably know.

CuddlyRocket · « **Reply #3 on:** 11/08/2005 08:49 am »

I suspect some people will see a contradiction between an office to encourage private sector space activities and it being headed by a career bureaucrat!

But then, bureaucrats have their place. Even Rutan employs them. As long as he doesn't try and decide himself what is needed, but instead sets up the appropriate system to determine that question, he should do a good job. As to that system - presumably a review panel comprised of people with the appropriate experience, similar to the panel of scientists NASA has to determine science priorities.

What is mainly needed is a few orders, so that the designs and proposals can (literally) get off the ground. Ask people to put in proposals and bid for funding and let the review panel choose those with most likelihood of success.

UK Shuttle Clan · « **Reply #4 on:** 11/08/2005 09:00 am »

This has SpaceX written all over it, but have they already shot themselves in the foot by taking on NASA favourites Lockheed Martin and company?

Welcome to the site, Cuddly.

SimonShuttle · « **Reply #5 on:** 11/08/2005 09:20 am »

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UK Shuttle Clan - 8/11/2005 4:00 AM

This has SpaceX written all over it, but have they already shot themselves in the foot by taking on NASA favourites Lockheed Martin and company?

Welcome to the site, Cuddly.

Yes, welcome.

Another potential area would be Rutan. Who else is in with a chance on getting some NASA cash to help them supply the ISS?

CuddlyRocket · « **Reply #6 on:** 11/08/2005 09:25 am »

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Welcome to the site, Cuddly.

Yes, welcome.

Thank you both. As I've also already thanked Chris for his welcome in another thread, I think I'll leave the thanks for being welcomed at that, as I don't want to get banned for spamming!

Rocket Ronnie · « **Reply #7 on:** 11/08/2005 09:28 am »

Welcome (no need to reply

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I remember seeing a picture of Griffin and Burt looking over the SS2 plans a while ago. I wonder if people like Rutan have the capacity to even think about a possible ship that would serve NASA's requirements on this. These Private Space people have a lot of interesting ideas, but have very little in the way of metal in space. That is my concern.

realtime · « **Reply #8 on:** 11/08/2005 03:08 pm »

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UK Shuttle Clan - 8/11/2005 5:00 AM

This has SpaceX written all over it, but have they already shot themselves in the foot by taking on NASA favourites Lockheed Martin and company?

Welcome to the site, Cuddly.

If the new office decides contracts on old-boy connections rather than technical merit and cost, then this initiative is nothing but a sham. I won't accept that without evidence.

gladiator1332 · « **Reply #9 on:** 11/08/2005 04:55 pm »

Looks like T/Space will finally have their shot.

Dobbins · « **Reply #10 on:** 11/08/2005 05:13 pm »

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UK Shuttle Clan - 8/11/2005 5:00 AM

This has SpaceX written all over it, but have they already shot themselves in the foot by taking on NASA favourites Lockheed Martin and company?

As much as I would like to see Space X succeed I simply can't view them through rose colored glasses. So far they haven't proven that they can even get something into orbit, let alone show that they can make the profits needed to remain in business. I wish them the best of luck, but they haven't even come close to showing they can play with the big boys.

Avron · « **Reply #11 on:** 11/09/2005 03:13 am »

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UK Shuttle Clan - 8/11/2005 5:00 AM

This has SpaceX written all over it, but have they already shot themselves in the foot by taking on NASA favourites Lockheed Martin and company?

Welcome to the site, Cuddly.
If the new office decides contracts on old-boy connections rather than technical merit and cost, then this initiative is nothing but a sham. I won't accept that without evidence.

Likewise, would like to see some proof..