In 2022 Congress’ increased NASA’s annual budget by 3% to about $24 billion, short of the 7% increase the Biden administration sought. The budget includes $1.5 billion in funds for the moon-lander program which would, for the first time in decades, take astronauts back to the lunar surface.
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@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
Yes
@9FG2GZ6 2yrs2Y
new theories come about of space and dertermines out future, we also must learn about space threats towards earth
@9FBJ45K2yrs2Y
We have scientific data that there are exo planets that exist in the habital area of there system and terraforming other planets could be possible if we expand our resourses and research.
@9F7B5LD2yrs2Y
yes, being able to find a new planet imagine the military budget with nasa how far advance could have we have been
@9G3KSWH2yrs2Y
We need space travel to prepare for the future of humanity and the government is the best way to raise money for it.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
Yes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget
@9FL89SJ 2yrs2Y
The amount of technology in one’s cellphone, in household products like teflon in pans and more all came from technology that was initially studied in space, and then spun off. If we want humanity’s technological development to continue, especially in flight, transportation and the ability to survive and thrive during disasters and in non ideal conditions we have to keep investing in the agency with the track record of developing such technology we all will find we’re benefiting from in 50 years time
@9GW4QYG2yrs2Y
NASA is far from a necessary program as cool as it is. It should definitely not be a priority of the government which should rather focus on maintaining the world we have right now.
@9FLB4D42yrs2Y
NASA is the best equiped company with the longest history in space exploration. while our governments continue to argue over the viability of our planet we should be forging ahead with space exploration to not only create an American foothold in space but also to have a contingency plan in case our planet is no longer habitable.
@9GYWVLR 2yrs2Y
no one lives in space. the only useful space program managed by nasa is the DART system which I wouldn't be apposed to transfering some funds too
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No, we should focus on saving the Earth instead of leaving it
@9GW4QYG2yrs2Y
The climate is going in the tubes and nothing is really getting done about it. Throw money from NASA at the climate.
@B45SJF93mos3MO
We have real, tangible issues that we need to fix on Earth. Space travel, while interesting, cannot be more of a priority right now than these other issues
@9GR7DDS2yrs2Y
there is many people on earth, it isn't fair to abandon them, and leave the suffering heat and drowning they would meet, there would also be no recovery if something went wrong in the situation that something goes wrong. where the few people who would leave go, and how would the vastly different planet affect their health.
@9FRY3L22yrs2Y
There's no guarantee that there's another earth-like planet close enough for us to even reach, and it would also be a waste of a one in a million planet to destroy this one.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No
@9FRDVZT2yrs2Y
NASA deserves to be able to explore space. We need to find out more about or solar system so that we can be protected from it and be able to find a new home other than earth in case it fails.
@DanielKolbin1105Independent 2yrs2Y
I definitely agree figuring out the universe and exploring matters, but we should also focus on solving problems here on Earth which I don't think we aren't doing enough of.
@WelfareKangaroo2yrs2Y
That's a valid point, but it's crucial to remember that many advancements from space research have led to solutions for earthly problems. For instance, technology developed for Mars rovers has been adapted to create autonomous vehicles that could revolutionize transportation. Do you think there's a way to strike a balance between space exploration and addressing earthly concerns, such as using space technology for Earth's benefit?
@9FMXHDZRepublican2yrs2Y
I think that learning where we are and figuring out the universe we live in matters a lot. I also think with exploration of space we can develop technology, prevent us from things like astroids and possible eruptions.
@9GTTSNKIndependent2yrs2Y
Space travel has, in the past, given the general public insurmountable good in terms of scientific and technological advancements. It is also our duty to expand into space in order to ensure more economic opportunities in the extreme long term.
@9H2F4JF2yrs2Y
The government needs to fund space travel because of the benefits our country gets from the research.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No, the government should leave human space travel to private companies
@WildManBagginzIndependent 2yrs2Y
I believe that the government and commercial industry have a duty to collaboratively work with one another to ensure that the safest, cleanest, and most efficient modes of travel and industry are used to reach the stars. The government needs to ensure that planetary bodies are not exploited without regard to any naturally existing biomes and with respect to all governing entities. Space absolutely needs to be 100% de-militarized. The government alone does not have the budget to operate independently in space travel. It needs to focus on providing the astronauts and performing the science while commercial parties focus on producing the necessary vehicles and equipment.
@9GTGLTW2yrs2Y
The government should not interfere with the interests of private space exploration companies and the government should only fund their own space travel programs once they get more important issues solved first
@9FLJJG32yrs2Y
the government should not regulate private companies from exploring space travel, but should increase american efforts so that all possible progress is being made
@9FLGFN62yrs2Y
The current executives of private companies have shown multiple times that they are incompetent. I would prefer to see the government handle future space exploration. The current private companies have botched enough chances to make an impact. Why would we continue to let them waste time and resources when we already have a capable initiative in NASA.
@9FLB4D42yrs2Y
The current executives of private companies have shown multiple times that they are incompetent. I would prefer to see the government handle future space exploration. The current private companies have botched enough chances to make an impact. Why would we continue to let them waste time and resources when we already have a capable initiative in NASA.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No, not until we drastically decrease our federal deficit
@9HP9BKNRepublican2yrs2Y
The amount of money we use on Space Exploration is crazy to find ways to go to outer space even though it won't happen against to launch for who knows how long and we unload money on it.
I'm just trying to get my homework done but look up our federal deficit. And then look up what exactly increasing the NASA budget will do. I think it's pretty self explanatory.
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
It's hardly a dent in our budget, let alone the deficit.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No, the government should not fund any space exploration missions
@9FG2GZ6 2yrs2Y
Space exploration is a larger contribution to humans on Earth, were running out of space and items on Earth, we must seek out to space.
@9GHDY6F 2yrs2Y
Space Explorations missions are vital to the future of our species, it will allow us to find more resources and to colonize more lands.
@9FPDNXQIndependent2yrs2Y
Many of our highest collaborative actions, innovations, and our collective imagination have been influenced by our traveling amongst the stars.
We fund to explore our ocean, if we can improve our way to travel to the stars we can find more resources as well.
@8M3N9NW5yrs5Y
yes, but we should focus more on saving the earth than space
@4Z5RZ4P5yrs5Y
I believe as a planet, humanity should come together to work on a very big and potentially expansive project, one not meant for colonization, but more so for exploration.
I believe a station should be built (looking much like the death star) that contains multiple habitats, buildings, etc. to house the human race and all known life forms on earth in its genetic and physical make-up, and we should go out, explore the many different planets to discover other intelligent life to learn what we can from them, to expand our own intelligence and understanding of the universe.
@96259PT3yrs3Y
No, because we should focus on saving the Earth instead of leaving it and also NASA has also admitted that it's space programs and travels have been a falsification for years.
@8CVTXN4New Liberty5yrs5Y
NASA should support private business like SpaceX
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
But nationalize the industry once they gain the technological advancement to actually make bases on Mars. I will never trust a company to colonize dead planets without the profit motive coming first in their minds.
@9D6CQ8N2yrs2Y
Yes, for now. Understanding the effects being in space has on humans is important and we should collectively pursue learning more about it. But we should be moving toward a model that allows private entities making space efforts more commercially viable.
@TomatoeMartySocialist2yrs2Y
While I agree that private entities can play a significant role in space exploration, I believe the government should still maintain strong funding. A specific example is the Voyager missions, which were funded by NASA. These missions have provided invaluable information about our solar system that might not have been a priority for private entities focused on profit.
Wouldn't you agree that not all important space research can promise immediate financial return, making government funding essential? How do you think we can ensure such exploratory missions are carried out if we rely more on commercial entities?
@9D5XBHH2yrs2Y
No, because we should focus on saving the Earth instead of leaving it and NASA's space programs and travels have been a falsification for years.
@8W5BC6K4yrs4Y
Yes, and let private companies be free to do the same.
@95P6HN43yrs3Y
No, we should focus on saving the Earth instead of leaving it and also NASA has also admitted that it's space programs and travels have been a falsification for years.
@ThunderRoseIndependent 4mos4MO
Yes, but only after addressing the problems of our home planet. Otherwise, space is just another region to mine resources to create structures on Earth.
@9ZKPQXZ8mos8MO
Space travel should be funded for scientific process and human achievement, but we should absolutely focus on saving the Earth instead of abandoning it.
@9D4ZPFY2yrs2Y
No, because NASA's space programs and travels have been a falsification for years.
@8VXP9924yrs4Y
Ellon Musk should pay for the space program all by himself
No, for many of the reasons listed; it is a waste of money, we should be focused on protecting our environment, and NASA would be more useful if it primarily focused on military applications. Private companies can handle space exploration.
@9C8P5X82yrs2Y
No, but we should focus on saving the Earth instead of leaving it and also NASA's space programs and travels have been a falsification for years.
@9FZKBLKConstitution2yrs2Y
Yes, The government started space exploration and should work with private firms to further our understanding of the cosmos.
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
Work with private firms, but keep them as separate as possible from the actual colonization of other planets, that's not something I trust corporations with.
@9FMLQJR 2yrs2Y
Yes, but allow private companies to overall take charge.
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
That's how corporations gain control of planets, monopolizing resources and eventually becoming a threat to the other nations of earth. Planets like Mars and the moon have access to resources we'd consider essential later on, and they'd monopolize it for profit. Not to mention that uranium exists on both, and as such, the threat of an attack suddenly becomes possible.
yes, but we should focus on doing it with an environmental safety approach and should focus on minimizing space debris waste.
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
Yes, let's have clean up methods above the atmosphere, try to invest in things like magnetic acceleration launching or whatever possible to reduce waste.
@8TMFV7P3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after we eliminate our deficit
@9368TW23yrs3Y
Yes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget, but not until we drastically decrease our federal deficit. Plus, we should also focus on saving the Earth and only leaving it as a last resort to save all of the Eukaryotes.
@9BQN96F2yrs2Y
No, increase funding for NASA but leave space travel to private companies.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
Why would we want privatized space travel..?
No, increase NASA’s budget but leave space travel to private companies like airlines.
@VulcanMan6 3yrs3Y
Why on earth would we want privatized for-profit space travel..?
@8JWLNXF5yrs5Y
If it can improve our economy or help ensure we are protected
@8JD67CP5yrs5Y
Yes, increase benefits to private ventures as well.
@9ZQGYD87mos7MO
Yes and No, the government should be working on saving out planet, however space exploration is also important.
@9F9V5Z42yrs2Y
I think it could stay the same, maybe be slightly increased if the purpose was to help our environment improve using knowledge we've learned about out solar system or planet.
@9F8DJDLIndependent2yrs2Y
Yes but let the companies do most of the work. extremely decrease the budget.
@9F422X2 2yrs2Y
Yes, the Government is meant to finds means of preserving humanity most of the funds should go towards getting resources for space-travel and sea exploration and find how we can benefit the findings to the people.
@9F2ZQZJ2yrs2Y
I think the president should fund more things on our planet
@9DRGWJN2yrs2Y
Yes, but we should be focusing more on saving the earth rather than leaving it.
@9DGB99H2yrs2Y
Yes, but make sure government regulations are strict and enforced just enough to ensure the safety of civilian and military passengers but also not so burdensome as to stifle innovation.
@9DDKPX9 2yrs2Y
Yes, but make sure to allocate budget to saving the earth we have now
@9D5Y385Republican2yrs2Y
yes and continue to work with private companies like spacex
Yes, but it should not be a priority. We need to focus on our own planet first
@97MB5CQ3yrs3Y
Yes, but keep a proper budget.
@92DH72N3yrs3Y
@8PKPT4S5yrs5Y
Yes, and let private companies be free to pursue space travel
@SacruzabRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, but drastically decrease our federal deficit
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