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9.3 - Discussion: The Future of Space Missions 
One of the major questions about future space missions is whether the private sector will become the prime mover in spearheading space • fei qt. A exploration. In this era of declining federal Mil Si'''. 1151 budgets, the elimination of the fiscally flt unsustainable Shuttle program, and the cancellation of the overly ambitious Constellation program--NASA seems to be outsourcing more of its operations. Post an essay on your vision for the futurelof space missions, including private vs. public (NASA), how the military will utilize space assets, and international initiatives.