I feel a special responsibility because of my unique position as the only American who was off the planet on September 11, 2001, to spread the word that our leadership in space is vital to our way of life and our future.
Nelson emphasizes the importance of U.S. leadership in space for national security and identity.
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We do everything that we can to partner with not only commercial industry but also universities and other academic institutions.
NASA administrator Bill Nelson actually said that he envisions a world where the south pole of the moon is a gas station of sorts for the moon.
Our decision is that it is more profitable for us to go to the South Pole of the Moon, because we think that is where the water is.
Is there a market out there to cut that almost in half? And I suspect there is.
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