Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science Space Policy Edition: Was the Space Shuttle a policy failure?
Dec 1, 2023
Discussion on whether the Space Shuttle was a policy failure, analyzing its goals versus reality, design choices, and lack of support. Examining the motivations, troubles, uncertainty, and criticism of the program. Exploring challenges faced, trade-offs made, and impact on NASA. Exploring financial aspects and questioning if they can be considered policy failures.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Discussing the Controversy Surrounding the Space Shuttle Program
02:32 • 3min
The Motivations and Troubles of the Space Shuttle Program
05:19 • 19min
Uncertainty and Criticism of the Space Shuttle Program
24:13 • 7min
The Burn That Never Flew
30:53 • 2min
The Challenges and Trade-offs of the Space Shuttle Program
33:09 • 21min
National Commitments and Funding
53:41 • 6min