On January 19, SpaceX and NASA conducted a launch of the Crew Dragon, which will one day ferry astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), to demonstrate its lift-off capabilities. The mission was a resounding success, with NASA chief Jim Bridenstine stating he was thrilled with the outcome.<\/p>\n
SpaceX boss Elon Musk added it was a picture perfect mission, saying it went as well as one can possibly expect.<\/p>\n
Now, SpaceX, NASA and Boeing, another of the space agencys clients helping to get astronauts to the ISS and competing with Mr Musks firm, have become embroiled in a Twitter love-in as they all take turns to praise one another.<\/p>\n
Following the success of the launch, Boeing sent out a tweet to its 58,800 followers, stating: Congratulations, @SpaceX team! @Commercial_Crew is that much closer to returning crew launch capabilities to the US in support of our @NASA customer.<\/p>\n
Mr Bridenstine appreciated the camaraderie between NASAs two clients, responding to the Boeing tweet saying: This is the America I know and love! Great competitors congratulating each other.<\/p>\n
Many fans were also thrilled with the love-in, with one appreciating the stark differences with the space race of the 1960s at the height of the Cold War between the US and Russia.<\/p>\n
David Willis said on Twitter: A space race where the two sides congratulate each other instead of threatening to nuke each other. A lot better than the 60s!<\/p>\n
Another said this sort of competition will help the US re-establish itself as the dominant force in the space race.<\/p>\n
Brett Messinger said on Twitter: Space launches are very good money and I am sure if one or the other could win out they would try too.<\/p>\n
Competing is good and strong competition is better so glad we have the best in the world. China may have pulled ahead but we will catch up soon.<\/p>\n
However, it has not always been so peaceful between NASA and its clients.<\/p>\n
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