Depressing State of US Space

[GMDino]

While spending as dropped since the 60's/70's it has remained pretty constant for the last decade or so.



(This falls under the "we're not cutting, we're lowering how much more you will get" stance of congress and the right.)

People (elected officials) aren't excited about space because they can't use it to get votes so it's an easy cut.

Heck the current administration does care about science at all...I'm surprised they didn't name this guy head of NASA:


Especially given his stellar background:

Quote:Tsoukalos is a 1998 graduate of Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, with a bachelor's degree in sports information and communication.[2] For several years he worked as a bodybuilding promoter and a volunteer in IFBB sanctioned bodybuilding contests, including Mr. Olympia.[2][12] He produced and directed the annual San Francisco Pro Grand Prix in years 2001-2005.[2][13][14][15][16][17]

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