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Triarchic space : a multiple case study of the importance of entrepreneurial understanding of the grit required to contract with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
(2023-08) Triplett, Rosalind Doyle, 1955-; Sloan, Amy M.
Earthly challenges daunt entrepreneurial contractors working with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The current workforce supporting NASA seeks solutions that propel national space policy forward while embracing new missions and commercial space (Deaton, 2021; Denis et al., 2020; Launius, 2017). Unfortunately, many aspiring entrepreneurs do not understand the essence of grit necessary to become an effective and profitable NASA contractor. Understanding the role of triarchic grit (Datu et al., 2017) benefits entrepreneurs desiring to contract with NASA. Datu et al. (2017) define triarchic grit as passion, perseverance, and adaptability, in an expansion of Duckworth et al. (2007) definition. In the NASA contracting Landscape of Practice (LoP; Wenger-Trayner et al., 2014), a problem exists in estimating and understanding the role of grit entrepreneurs need for long-term NASA contracting success. This qualitative, multiple case study examined the intangible aspects of the role of triarchic grit (Datu et al., 2017) in achieving long-term entrepreneurial success with NASA. I completed a literature review and discovered scant research on entrepreneurs serving NASA. The triarchic model of grit (Datu et al., 2017) provided the theoretical framework for this research. I aligned the methodology with the research design and theoretical framework. I conducted semi-structured interviews with five successful NASA entrepreneurs. I located different types of archival data and conducted an open-ended survey. This research analyzed the triarchic grit needed for long-term success in NASA contracting. The research supports the value of the role of triarchic grit (Datu et al., 2017) in successful NASA contracting and support of NASA missions. I examined the elements of passion, perseverance, and adaptability separately and found constant intertwining, exposing triarchic grit (Datu et al., 2017). The common themes of business ownership, work ethic, setbacks, sacrifice, complex contracting, growth, survival, diversification, and uncertainty emerged within the three elements of triarchic grit (Datu et al., 2017). Triarchic grit (Datu et al., 2017) emerged throughout the research of contracting success in interviews, surveys, corporate, and web data.