Has SpaceX Done Anything NASA Hasn't?

Does SpaceX have a role in furthering the frontier of space exploration? Neil deGrasse Tyson addresses comments on SpaceX’s trip to Mars, the role of public versus private enterprise in space exploration, and whether companies can afford to take the risks needed in space travel.

00:00 - Introduction: On Elon
00:46 - SpaceX vs. NASA
03:43 - Advancing Frontiers in Private Enterprise
6:18 - SpaceX’s Trip to Mars
7:30 - Artemis and Our Return to the Moon

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