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Neil deGrasse Tyson - Are We Alone On Earth? The Truth About Aliens, UFOs, and Life on Mars | EP #118
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis
Exploration Precedes Profit in Space Ventures
NASA remains the leading force in space exploration, primarily due to the nature of exploration which lacks immediate profitability and return on investment (ROI). While private enterprises may later engage in cheaper space ventures, they are unlikely to lead initial explorations due to the high costs involved. The motivations for exploration often stem from geopolitical interests rather than private profit. Moreover, although vast resources exist in space, the lack of ownership and market mechanism hinders private investments. Ultimately, private enterprise finds a role in space activities, but it is not positioned to innovate or lead in the pioneering explorations.
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