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Has NASA Ceded Its Mission To Elon Musk?

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From Cold War to Commercial Space Race

This chapter examines the evolution of space exploration from government-led initiatives during the Cold War to the rise of private sector involvement, with a focus on figures like Wernher von Braun and Elon Musk. It discusses the historical context, societal implications, and moral challenges involved in humanity's quest for colonization beyond Earth.

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