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T+252: NASA Selects Blue Moon for a Second Lunar Lander, But is Facing a Grim Budget Reality
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The Problem With NASA's Fixed Price Contracts
NASA is openly stating in both these cases that they expect investment from the bidders to complete the development and operation of these vehicles. It does lead to a scenario where you are effectively outsourcing half your budget for these big programs. If they want to have a lunar lander program, they have to go this direction. The spacesuits for Artemis are on fixed price public private partnerships, which means invest heavily in the program that you just won.
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