The entire subject of what you're talking about, is a non-issue. Five years ago it was barely a legitimate concern. It has no legitimacy at this point. The problem, isn't a problem, it's solved.
See: Boeing and SpaceX. Add 8 to 12 months. Done.
And just like that, NASA has access to superior human launch capabilities versus Russia and China. And that's before Blue Origin builds out its New Glenn monster. Russia will fall very far behind over the next five years, only China will be able to afford to keep up over time.
SpaceX already passed Russia in launches this year. That's going to get a lot worse.
See: Boeing and SpaceX. Add 8 to 12 months. Done.
And just like that, NASA has access to superior human launch capabilities versus Russia and China. And that's before Blue Origin builds out its New Glenn monster. Russia will fall very far behind over the next five years, only China will be able to afford to keep up over time.
SpaceX already passed Russia in launches this year. That's going to get a lot worse.