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Going To Mars with NASA director Laurie Leshin

A Bit of Optimism

Exploring NASA's Role in Space Exploration and Collaboration

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The chapter delves into NASA's historical role in space exploration and its transition towards collaborating with the private sector, addressing the necessity of revisiting the moon and balancing economic sustainability with scientific exploration. It discusses the challenges of finding this equilibrium and the ongoing transition of responsibilities between NASA and the private sector in space missions, while emphasizing the importance of scientific exploration in the solar system and the impact of reduced funding on NASA's operations.

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