NASA and SpaceX Spar Over Lunar Leadership
A public exchange unfolded between Acting NASA Chief Sean Duffy and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk regarding leadership of NASA's lunar mission efforts. The debate ignited after Duffy invited rival companies to compete with SpaceX for a moon landing project, amid tensions around mission progress and inter-departmental moves.
Acting NASA Chief Sean Duffy and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk engaged in a vigorous public debate online over who should steer NASA's lunar mission efforts. This followed Duffy's announcement inviting competition to SpaceX for the moon landing project.
The exchange began after reports surfaced that Duffy suggested integrating NASA into the Transportation Department, sparking a sharp retort from Musk about the necessary intelligence for leading America's space program. Tensions arose as Duffy critiqued SpaceX's progress on the Artemis mission, designed to land humans back on the moon, amid competition with China's lunar goals.
While NASA plans to issue a call for faster moon lander proposals, Duffy emphasized the need to surpass China in the new moon race. Musk's response remained aloof, highlighting the importance of embracing challenges in pursuit of great achievements.
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