Should NASA Rethink Reliance on Corporate Rockets?

The video discusses the explosion of an Orbital Sciences rocket carrying supplies to the ISS, highlighting NASA's use of private contractors since the space shuttle's retirement. Lori Garver, a former NASA deputy administrator, emphasizes the challenges of rocket science and defends the use of private companies, noting their strong performance incentives. The discussion covers safety standards, NASA's reliance on private companies, and the future of manned flights, with confidence in SpaceX and Boeing's upcoming crew launches.

What does Lori Garver say about the safety standards of private companies compared to NASA?

What is the future outlook for NASA's reliance on private companies for space missions?