"While its space industry is a part of China's vision for economic transition, it is only one component, Lewis says. Much of Beijing's desire for economic transition has manifested itself in massive investments in more traditional technology industries, like semiconductors, into which the government is pouring $150 billion to boost China's domestic chip production (a move that has drawn the ire of both the Obama and Trump administrations).
Budget disparities aside, many U.S.-based analysts have expressed concern that NASA is reining in its ambitions as China expands its footprint in orbit and beyond.
But that could change if President Trump decides to reenergize NASA and shift its priorities. Already he has expressed interest in trying to create a "Kennedy moment" again."
— By Clay Dillow, special to CNBC.com
Could change if we fund NASA more..?!
That’s ridiculous.
The center of gravity for space launch is CLEARLY in the private sector.
We might forever need SOME basic NASA framework, yes, but the days of them running the entire show are OVER.
What if ALL airplanes to this day were operated by da Gummint...?
The thought is ridiculous.