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NASA's New Leadership and Space Industry Connections
This chapter explores the appointment of a new NASA administrator with ties to Elon Musk and SpaceX, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and impartial decision-making. The discussion highlights the candidate's qualifications, potential financial stakes, and how his commercial mindset could reshape NASA's traditional contracting processes. It also examines the competitive landscape of the aerospace industry, emphasizing SpaceX's dominance and the challenges faced by prospective competitors.