NASA is becoming, or has become, the idol of space exploration, as contrasted with actually exploring much of space.
We must always seek to do thing, not sustain the symbol. NASA has long since forgotten that, imho.
Recent accomplishments set aside, that article is a pretty good summary of the mindset exhibited by NASA for awhile now.
The focus on office safety is ridiculous and demeaning. The attempt to keep space for the elites is ludicrous and will be seen historically for the narrow elitism it is.
The only solution is people in space. Lots of people trying to make lots of money and gain lots of glory.
Ed