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J.K. Lund's avatar

I would have to agree with the sentiment embodied in the last line here. Remember, Edison didn’t figure out how to build a lightbulb without first finding 2,000 ways not to build one.

Innovation of this kind is no different. It's high risk with unknown reward. Just because a rocket explodes does not mean it failed, far from it.

Risk and Progress always go together, hand in hand.

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Matt MacGregor's avatar

Just imagine the synergies that could have happened if the government had a less bone-headed view of industry. Great history lesson here Madeline - really helps to understand our past so we don't repeat it. The good news is that in general the view on the Hill is much more favorable and those in DoD are starting to get the message...even if we haven't yet changed the processes that view profit as something to control rather than value something to maximize. Well done!

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