Does NASA use Elon Musk?
Does NASA use Elon Musk? Nasa picks Elon Musk's SpaceX to build spacecraft to return humans to moon. Nasa has chosen SpaceX to build the next-generation spacecraft that will return humans to the moon, further strengthening Elon Musk's grip on the burgeoning public-private space industry.
Why is NASA paying SpaceX?
Private industry has always been integral to NASA's efforts. Historically, aerospace companies are contracted by NASA to design and build spacecraft under close supervision of the space agency. NASA guarantees to pay the full cost of development, even if the companies exceed their original cost estimates.