NASA missed a chance to back cheaper , more innovative technologies in new contract , " Gingrich says . Decision to award SpaceX a contract was a modest step forward for the commercial space industry , he says . But NASA will need to embrace new technologies and promote a lot more innovation , he adds .
NASA missed a chance to back cheaper , more innovative design in new contract , Newt Gingrich says . Decision to award SpaceX a contract was a modest step forward for the commercial space industry , he says . But NASA will need to embrace new entrants and promote a lot more competition , he adds .