Outside study blames NASA’s bureaucracy and contracting practices for delaying lunar missions

"NASA’s current plans for returning astronauts to the moon aren’t affordable and likely won’t produce sustainable, long-term economic benefits, according to an independent research study commissioned by the agency.

Released last month without publicity, the report advocates using asteroids to produce fuel outside the atmosphere for both robotic and manned missions, in what would be the most extensive public-private cooperation in the history of space exploration...

Outside study blames NASA’s bureaucracy and contracting practices for delaying lunar missions

"NASA’s current plans for returning astronauts to the moon aren’t affordable and likely won’t produce sustainable, long-term economic benefits, according to an independent research study commissioned by the agency.

Released last month without publicity, the report advocates using asteroids to produce fuel outside the atmosphere for both robotic and manned missions, in what would be the most extensive public-private cooperation in the history of space exploration...