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Franklin Foer: Elon, the Man Who Ate NASA

The Bulwark Podcast

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From Apollo to SpaceX: A Space Legacy

This chapter examines the evolution of the U.S. space program from Kennedy's ambitious lunar mission to SpaceX's modern dominance in the aerospace industry. It highlights the cultural implications of governmental involvement in space exploration, contrasting NASA's historic achievements with the entrepreneurial spirit of Elon Musk. The conversation critiques the challenges of government inefficiencies and explores the future of space exploration amidst increasing private sector influence.

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