Artemis: NASA's New Chapter In Space
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NASA's Transition to Commercial Spaceflight and Deep Space Ambitions
This chapter explores NASA's transition to commercial spaceflight following the retirement of the space shuttles in 2011, including the crucial role of SpaceX in crew transport. It also examines the challenges surrounding the development of a new heavy lift rocket for deep space exploration amid political pressures and job preservation efforts.
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