In the room where it happened: When NASA nearly gave Boeing all the crew funding
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from Ars Technica5 months ago
The competition for NASA's Commercial Crew was fierce with Boeing's extensive experience, SpaceX's innovative approach with Dragon, and Sierra Nevada's nostalgic Dream Chaser. Each had unique advantages.
Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/features/2024/09/in-the-room-where-it-happened-when-nasa-nearly-gave-boeing-all-the-crew-funding/
Musk showcased Crew Dragon's advanced landing capability, claiming it would allow landing anywhere on Earth with helicopter-like precision, a significant innovation beyond traditional spacecraft landings.
Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/features/2024/09/in-the-room-where-it-happened-when-nasa-nearly-gave-boeing-all-the-crew-funding/
Boeing's John Elbon expressed skepticism about SpaceX's early performance but acknowledged that each contender in the Commercial Crew competition brought something unique to the table.
Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/features/2024/09/in-the-room-where-it-happened-when-nasa-nearly-gave-boeing-all-the-crew-funding/
The pivotal meeting at NASA in 2014 aimed to decide which company would transition from design to development, marking crucial moments in the future of crewed spaceflight.
Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/features/2024/09/in-the-room-where-it-happened-when-nasa-nearly-gave-boeing-all-the-crew-funding/
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