Venkatesh Rao@vgr·Feb 8, 2018Hmm... actual question: for pure science exploration missions, does @nasa insure probes against failure given investment in *ground* assets. For example, if Juno failed suddenly, all terrestrial Juno-specific resources would be a deadweight loss.314
Venkatesh Rao@vgrReplying to @gahlordHmm... I think early Spanish explorers probably just claimed everything for the Spanish crown. There was no real counterparty there.2:53 AM · Feb 8, 20181 Like