Arguably, NASA gave up because it was funded poorly for decades. The rockets they're using are Roscomos rockets anyway, which is another government-run organization.
US military is pretty effective in its primary function, but may not work as well when required to adjust to something like policing the population, sure. But that's a separate discussion.
But yeah, those were just a couple of examples. There are plenty others.
- University of California system, along with many other state universities.
- Various three-letter spy agencies
- Your local fire department
etc..
I'd say that it doesn't matter whether any given organization is private or public. What matters is enough funding and semi-competent management.
US military is pretty effective in its primary function, but may not work as well when required to adjust to something like policing the population, sure. But that's a separate discussion.
But yeah, those were just a couple of examples. There are plenty others.
- University of California system, along with many other state universities.
- Various three-letter spy agencies
- Your local fire department etc..
I'd say that it doesn't matter whether any given organization is private or public. What matters is enough funding and semi-competent management.