NASA should probably stick with the task orders instead of going to block buys. I mean, most of these companies still haven't succeeded.
I don't think block buys are needed until/unless there's a surface base getting regular resupplies.
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NASA should probably stick with the task orders instead of going to block buys. I mean, most of these companies still haven't succeeded.
I don't think block buys are needed until/unless there's a surface base getting regular resupplies.