Elon Musk's SpaceX contracted to destroy retired space station
www.bbc.co.uk
The California-based company will build a "tugboat" to execute the end-of-life disposal of the ISS.
    • burble@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      5 months ago

      How is this a handout? They bid for a contract and won it vs competitors.

      I’m hoping we get a source selection statement soon where they spell out why companies like Northrop and Blue didn’t win.

      • The Doctor@beehaw.orgEnglish
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        5 months ago

        SpaceX’s track record for orbital insertion definitely had something to do with that. When last I knew, N-G didn’t have its own launch facilities (that might’ve changed in the last few years but I doubt it).