SpaceX’s Rapid Crew Delivery Highlights Dependence Amid Program Delays

The recent SpaceX mission delivering four astronauts to the International Space Station in just 15 hours showcases more than a technological feat—it exposes critical vulnerabilities in America’s space strategy. While the rapid transit from Kennedy Space Center to orbit is commendable, it casts a sharp light on how government mismanagement and faltering alternatives put national sovereignty and leadership at risk. Is America Betting Too Much on Private Contractors? The crew included NASA’s Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan’s Kimiya Yui, and Russia’s Oleg Platonov. Their missions were shuffled due to setbacks: Cardman was removed from a previous flight to accommodate...