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Why NASA is sticking with Boeing
The Starliner debacle fueled speculation that the space agency would dump Boeing. But if it did, it would be left with SpaceX — and Elon Musk.
And while SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has enjoyed a broadly positive relationship with the US government, his increasingly temperamental behavior, overt racism, and right-wing political leaningsreportedly have officials worried about his control over launch capabilities and space infrastructure through Starlink. While it’s hard to ascertain the seriousness of the Starliner’s problems until a full review of the mission is completed, it is important to note that the astronauts are safe aboard the space station and are not in any particular danger. The drawbacks of SpaceX’s “move fast and break things” approach are explosive rocket tests like the Starship launches and the environmental damage they cause and a workplace that is reportedly rife with sexism and worker injuries.
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