NASA just declared this after SpaceX Flight 5 1st tower CATCH & targeted landing ship
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NASA just declared this after SpaceX Flight 5 1st tower CATCH & targeted landing ship
Among the many space agencies closely monitoring SpaceX’s every move, none are more significant than NASA, the largest aerospace organization in the United States.
With the launch of Starship Flight 5, NASA was once again the first to respond to SpaceX's spectacular success.
But what exactly did NASA declare about SpaceX’s historic first midair Starship catch? And is NASA becoming increasingly dependent on SpaceX?
As with previous launches, shortly after the successful and flawless launch of Starship Flight 5, Bill Nelson quickly congratulated the entire SpaceX team. “Congratulations to SpaceX on its successful booster catch and fifth Starship flight test today! As we prepare to go back to the Moon under Artemis, continued testing will prepare us for the bold missions that lie ahead including to the South Pole region of the Moon and then on to Mars.”
NASA just declared this after SpaceX Flight 5 1st tower CATCH & targeted landing ship
This congratulation was more than just words of praise; it served as an inspiration to the entire space community, highlighting SpaceX's victory and promising ambitious goals in space exploration.
After that, Elon Musk responded to the NASA Administrator's wishes: “Thank you, sir! Looking forward to serving NASA in returning humanity to the Moon."
We can see that the relationship between SpaceX and NASA is strong. If we cannot pinpoint the exact reason why the FAA suddenly approved the launch license sooner than expected, the most plausible explanation is NASA’s support and push.
NASA just declared this after SpaceX Flight 5 1st tower CATCH & targeted landing ship
Clearly, NASA, a government agency, is heavily reliant on SpaceX. They may say they want more options, but in reality, only SpaceX is the most suitable company, and it's hard to find another organization that can replace them.
A prime example of this is the Commercial Crew Program. Boeing's Starliner was intended to be a second option that NASA hoped would succeed. However, not everyone can innovate and progress as quickly as SpaceX. Boeing’s management, organizational structure, staff capabilities, and culture have been the subject of internal controversy within the company. As a result, even Starliner’s first crewed flight had to rely on SpaceX’s Dragon to rescue astronauts stranded on the ISS.
Another area where NASA's reliance on SpaceX is evident is with the Starship lunar lander for the Artemis mission, a project of national significance for the U.S.
NASA is investing around $4 billion in this program, intending to use Starship to return astronauts to the lunar surface as part of the Artemis mission. The agency plans to explore the Moon’s South Pole, which has a rugged terrain with mountains, craters, and lowangle lighting, requiring spacecraft to land in precisely identified areas. NASA has already identified 13 flat locations near resources, such as water.

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