Elon Musk’s SpaceX has effectively replaced NASA as the dominant player in America’s space program, conducting 95% of U.S. rocket launches, including military and international missions. A significant workforce reduction at NASA saw 20% of employees voluntarily leave, pointing to a shift in the agency's strength and morale. The current political atmosphere, including proposed budget cuts to NASA, indicates a further dismantling of the agency's legacy as a symbol of American idealism. This transition illustrates a movement towards privatization of space exploration, driven by Musk’s ambitions for Mars colonization.
Nearly 4,000 NASA employees, that's 20% of its workforce, opted to leave under the Trump administration's deferred resignation program, signifying a critical loss in institutional knowledge and morale.
The power shift in America’s space program is accelerating, with SpaceX handling 95% of rocket launches in the U.S. and dramatically reshaping NASA's role.
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