Comment by lenerdenator
4 days ago
> SpaceX has been a government contractor for years, consistently delivering innovative solutions, reducing costs, and achieving milestones that traditional aerospace companies struggled with.
Cool. What about that says they'll have expertise in clearing up issues with ATC?
Was a call for proposals even made? Were requirements even defined?
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> They are just visiting the ATCSCC for a tour nothing more. Musk said they are available to help.
"Boeing takes a tour of Air Force base, nothing more. Ortberg said they are available to help."
Doesn't sound good, does it? Sounds like a contractor walking around looking for a way to get taxpayer funds, instead of meeting an actual, stated need.
And since Congress has decided it doesn't need to do its job, that contractor very well might get taxpayer funds. Lots of them.