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> NASA's space program has nothing to do with profit, it has to do with knowledge. And that can never be replaced by private companies.
Why not?
quinnchr
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Because long term research requires immense levels of upfront spending with no requirement to turn a profit.
eru
on Dec 17, 2013
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IBM, Bell and Xerox are pretty well known for their research efforts.
nether
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Because NASA's mission is not to turn a profit.
eru
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Yes, but that doesn't say anything about companies.
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