Money and the moonshot - Part one
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From lightweight micro-processing computers, Digital Fly-By-Wire and program and project management to memory foam mattresses, cordless power tools and shock absorbent trainers; space exploration is a driver of change. Consequently, it is hardly surprising that sixteen of the world’s 500 billionaires have committed to space ventures. In this episode we explore the early role of philanthropy in space exploration; we examine NASA’s collaboration with the private sector during the Apollo program; and find out how these partnerships have evolved in the 21st century.
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