Former space shuttle commander : We tend to focus on the launches that fail . He says it 's a reminder of the dangers of space flight but we will get through this . Chiao : Critics will ask whether it signals privatization of space is a priority . People have gotten so used to successful flights that nothing gets their attention unless there is a mishap . He says space exploration is following other industries , like manufacturing , toward bankruptcy .
Former space shuttle commander : We tend to focus on the launches that fail . He says it 's a reminder of the dangers of space flight but we will get through this . Chiao : Critics will ask whether it signals privatization of space is a priority . He says space exploration is following other industries , like manufacturing , toward bankruptcy .