What, if any, direction do you think the U.S. Space Program should go in the next 5 to 10 years?
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
What's Next for NASA
Today the Space Shuttle Discovery will make its way to Washington where it will go on permanent display at the Smithsonian. Later in the year Endeavor and Atlantis will go to museum locations as well. 
What, if any, direction do you think the U.S. Space Program should go in the next 5 to 10 years?
What, if any, direction do you think the U.S. Space Program should go in the next 5 to 10 years?
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Peter A. 96 (Online)
ReplyDeleteI am actually watching the "Discovery" land on CNN Lives News! It is amazing because after 148 million miles, the shuttle will rest at the Smithsonian. However, I am quite disappointed because I want space exploration to continue. Now we have to rely on the Russians to make progress. The United States does not have any access to the shuttle, and each seat will now be 16 million dollars on Russian Shuttles. (Tax payer money) I want NASA to go to Mars. Has anyone watched the movie "Total Recall" starring Arnold Schwarzeneger. I doubt they can make this progress in ten years, but I want NASA to take Mars serious. It would be amazing to live on Mars. And if NASA begins to explore Mars then I am sure people can live on that planet in no time. I think NASA should head towards that direction in the next five to ten years. Mars Ahead!!
Dashuna L 44
DeleteThe new space vehicle would cost about $38 billion and only fly twice within the next 10-years!!!!!!!!
Becca jobe t/r 6:00
ReplyDeleteI hope that NASA makes a comeback really. I can understand the whole argument that we arent really using it and its somewhat of a waste of money, but at the same time, think about all of the research we aquired while we were up in space, i think its magnificent and absolutely necessary. Because the world is always evolving, and so therefor as people we are too, so in that i think that the more ideas we develop and the more theories that we obtain, it wont me much longer before we are researching again! Honestly it wont last that long!
maureeng62(online)
DeleteI agree the space program is very important to the advancement of quality life on earth, as we outgrow our resources here we will need to find safe alternatives else where.
Brian C in response to Becca Jobe 92
DeleteI agree that because we have already acquired so much research and made so much progress in discovering things in outer space, I think it's dumb to just stop.
Peter A. 96 (Online)
ReplyDeleteIn Response to Becca jobe t/r 6:00
I totally agree with what you are saying. Our debt is through the cieling though, and I rather see the government focusing on the school system. Because without a strong school system there is no hope of advancing. To speak of space exploration. I do not want America to get comfortable with living on planet earth. We need to expand and carry on in our space explorations. Because if the world does end in 2012, I would love to live on Mars! lol
Robin 07
ReplyDeleteI believe the space program should be put back up and running full speed ahead. It is vitally important that we remain on the cutting edge. What a shame we have an administration that pays soooooooo much to people that produce NOTHING...but will cut spending/the program that will keep us ahead or at least abreast of other industrialized nations. If the monies of the government were properly alocated and waste was at a minimum we could afford anything we want. But unfortuanately that is unrealistic!!
Mark (40892)
ReplyDeleteI believe the space program is very important, even if we aren't sending people to the moon. We have so many technological advances today simply based on the space program and NASA. We should always be striving for the next star even if we know we will never get there.
Misty H. 92
ReplyDeleteI am really sad to see this. I wish that we would continue space exploration... there is so much out there to learn!
In response to Peter A.96(Online)
I think Mars exploration is great idea. We really should be checking to see if life could be viable somewhere other than Earth. Not sure I would pack up and go myself, but it could be kind of cool to have that option!
In response to Robin 07
I agree, there is a lot of waste and funding being cut from the wrong places and that is a damn shame!
maureeng62(online)
ReplyDeleteI feel we should continue to expand our horizons as a country . The universe is vast and undiscovered. The world has used so many of the discoveries and advancements used for the space program, so even though it is expensive there is benefit to all.
Ashley H.
ReplyDeleteIt was a sad day when i heard that NASA was stopping their studies due to the low fund of our country on account of how much we wanted to learn about the stars and planets and how far into the solar system we could go. I loved learning about the stars and doing those cute solar system dioramas and broadening our minds about how small we all really are. I hope to see that NASA continues their studies in the future i think it is a great program and teaches all ages and is a big part of our history and our culture.
Jenn B 98
ReplyDeleteI really think society is very sci-fi minded and for us to just drop out of the space exploration race would be unacceptable. So many of the older (40ish) students grew up watching Star Trek and Star War to have to much curiousity of what we could do in space and I believe that should be embraced. Sci-fi is aot of "make believe", but it has alot of "make you think" moments that should seriously be developed. For the record, NOT a trekkie:)just intregued, lol
Amber F. 97
ReplyDeleteThe space program is very important because fundamental research occurs with the help of this program. Science will always be apart of our lives. Students are increasingly eager to learn more about science and space related topics. NASA should continue there research in space to educate the eager young children and adults who enjoy certain discoveries.
Amber F. 97 in response to Jenn B. 98
ReplyDeleteI agree with you regarding the specific television shows, that are related to science and space, tend to peek the interest of those who watch the shows. They definitively make us think and keep our imagination active.
I believe the space program is important. The things we have learned from the research is has provided is amazing. I mean for the longest time we thought Pluto was an actual planet. There may really be a planet out there that is flurished with the things we need. It is really sad to see this program the way it is.
ReplyDeleteheatherpuckett in response to maureeng62
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you. The things in space are unknown. We have much more than we know to discover.
Well the NASA space program has had a lot of discovering in the past, and if a short break want to be taken by the United States government that sponsor these expeditions, to recuperates and find better funding for future explorations. I don’t think that the NASA Space programs and shuttles should become totally oblivious, but rather steps should be taking for future explorations, as soon as the government has better funding bases then these programs can be brought to a better footing. Meanwhile it’s not a bad idea for the government to focus on other pending areas that need a lot of attention, including but not limited to health, education and more jobs.
ReplyDeleteGladys M-98-online
ReplyDeleteDiscoveries will never end till the end of times.With the rising population,we need to discover more places though I doubt if we will ever get there.However,everyday opens a new thing to be learned but resources at times create a limitation.More investement should be put into these programs.
Gladys M-98-online in response to Agho
ReplyDeleteAm in aggrement with you that space program is important but should not come before basic needs.If resources are available,we give it a go on.
Response to Amber F. 97
ReplyDeleteI agree with the fact that more NASA programs should be encouraged to educate the children now and also for the future. I also know that we have a lot of mediums to convey our research and save data for the future, that could be easily referred to any time for revision and educational purposes.
Brandon M. 93
ReplyDeleteThe space program is a big deal to many if not everyone. In the next five years is should only get bigger and better. Im thinking expanding and exploring into other areas that havent been touched before.
Brandon M. 93 in response to Gladys M-98-online
ReplyDeleteYes new discoveries have to be made but it's not looking so good. Investment into the program to do an get to new places is needed as well.
The U.S. Space program should continue this amazing journey of learning all we can about this wonderful planet and others. We will never know what else exist out there if we discontinue searching because of economics. I understand that as a country there are going to be programs that we simply can not afford because of our finances but not the space program. I grew up with my grandparents, teachers, family and friends talking about the space program and all of the accomplishments we have made and the outstanding people who lost their lives searching for more. It will all be in vain. Yes, I am pleased that we will now have some form of tangible place to take our children and teach them about the space program and what it has meant to our country, the world. But, what happens to the next little dreamer who believes that there is more to life than just us and longs for answers. Do we tell me we can't afford to invest in their future? This program has always proven to a relevant expense to this world and I would like that over the next 5 to 10 years that we manage to restart this program bigger and better.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Agho. I would like to see monies created in the future for the space program. It has definitely been am asset to this world as we continue to learn more and more regarding our world. Hopefully, in the future we will have ample funding for the space program so that we may continue to learn from this muesuem. Our children deserve to have this available to them as well.
ReplyDeleteSylvrnna H. 96
ReplyDeleteI love the space program and how much they have accomplished, but I am actually glad they are taking a break. There are a lot of problems going on with the world like povery, homelessness, and even starvation in places in america and outside the country. We spend millions of dollars on our space program that we could use on other things that america needs. I'm not suggesting that we never pursue more space discoveries, I just feel we need to take a break and focus on what is more important in america. I love the space program but I'm glad they are taking a break too.
Sylvenna. H 96
ReplyDeleteIn response to Agho N,E 88 Online:
I agree with your statement. There are a lot of things going on in america that need to be solved especially our finacial crisis, but if we discover stuff later it still will be apart of history.
Brian C 92
ReplyDeleteI think that NASA should continue to exist and continue researching the unknown because we have already discovered so much, there HAS to be more out there. We don't have to be sending people to the moon or to outer space in order to make progress in research, the world is always changing and there is so much more that is unknown.
Meredith P. 98
ReplyDeleteI think that the space program should try to make new discovers but, from Earth. I think sending people into space as not brought new information to light and is a waste of money. Technology is something that can work in our favor. Instead of spending the huge amount of money on sending a person we can send a robot at a fraction of the cost. Unless we start to learn a lot more information about what is in space we might need to give up. Man has always figured out a way to discover something new by building new technology. But with the extreme environment in space we might be defeated.
Meredith P. 98 in response to Brandon M. 93
ReplyDeleteI agree that the space program is a big deal and apart of history but, are we really learning that much? It seems that we are sending people into space and receive little new information about it. Right now America needs to direct money into programs that would help all of society. I don't think the space program is a positive thing to everyone. We should be me worried about the children that go hungry in America or the single moms that are barley, if at all, paying their bills. I feel like that the space program should only grow if the funds are available, which isn't the case at all right now.
Well I guess Im somewhat of an pessimist in that I really dont see the benifit of spending millions of dollars on what we dont know exist as apposed to spending millions of dollars on what we do know exist such as under apprecited teachers, ex-military with PTS,homeless and the list goes on and on. Im just saying.That's just my take on it I respect everyone's views
ReplyDeleteKathy W. 96 in response to Meredith P 98
ReplyDeleteI see we have some what simiular veiws on this issue. Maybe it's just the nuture in us ,being able to see such a large amount of money being spent on a maybe. Again, I personally dont see the logic,however if we have extra money to spend....by all means, shoot for the stars!
P.S. THATS MY POSTING THAT HAS NO NAME....SORRY
Stacey F., 96
ReplyDeleteNASA is such a huge agency that is so important to learning more about our universe I believe research should be never ending with NASA. With all of the technology we have obtained today and further into the furture, I think NASA can have many successful studies and missions to bring greater understanding for the future generations in a safe manner.
Robin 07
DeleteI agree with Stacey...the research should be ongoing. When has the US ever stepped away from research...it is one of our strongest traits!!
M. Dixon (96 online)
ReplyDeleteThe US space program has been around for years and its time for it to retire. the shuttles being placed in museums all over the worlds will be wonderful. Its time to discover ways to cure AIDS, DIABETES, and other illnesses right here on earth.
M. Dixon (96 online) in response to Agho (88)
ReplyDeletei'm in agreement. its time for the US to place more emphasis on health, education and more jobs.
Fese Eseme 01 online
ReplyDeleteI think the U.S should take a break from spending money on things that will not benefit us immediately. It costs quite a lot of money to sponsor these space travels and projects it would be more beneficial to spend that money on things we need right away to better our nation things such as eduucation, health care housing etc.
Shana W.96 online in reponse to Fese E. 01 online
DeleteWell their is alot of things we wouldn't have or know about if it weren't for the space program. Spending money on NASA is a good investment, because we need to know what's going on up there, what if a planet of aliens are up ther, and we never knew and they came and blew us off the map? The space program is important.
KObra Z.96(online)
ReplyDelete“Space Shutter Discovery retired after it completed 39 missions, spent 365 days in space, orbited the Earth 5,830 times and traveled 148,221,675 miles.” It is really amazing.
I am surly know, NASA has other surprising space which we never can imagine it because 90% of NASA operation are top secrets and run by the military
COURTNEY MARKS
ReplyDeleteI feel like I haven't heard anything about NASA in a very long time. You might here about it here and there, but most of the time the news has nothing on them. I know NASA has done very well in the past, and they have brought about new findings, etc. in space, but honestly, I think they're the least of America's worries right now. It takes so much time and money for space ships and space shuttles, and we need to focus on our economy and people first before those "extracuricular activities", as I'd like to call it for our country. Unless the U.S. makes some miraculous recovery financially, I do not think NASA really stands much of a growing chance in the future, but that is my opinion of course, and this world throws curve balls every day, so you never know what could happen.
fese e01 in response to stacey f96
ReplyDeleteI agree with you it's time we research on things that will help us as a nation and better this country. I appreciate all that NASA has done but there's not too much it has to offer right now.
Shana W. online96
ReplyDeleteI believe the number one reason to keep the space program is becuase of research. We wouldn't have satellite or GPS if it wasn't for space research. We also need to know what's going on in space, as far as other paranormal life, and the study of the planets and are they able to be inhabited. So the space progra i very important.
Rainey S. 98 (online) Response to Shana W.
DeleteShana, I agree that research is the number one reason to continue the space program. There is so much out there for us to learn about and I think that further research is absolutely necessary. I feel that we should focus on returning to the moon and doing research on the resources there that may be useful to us.
Assel O. 96
DeleteI agree. Don't understand people who are saying that researchers should be stopped, that country has more important thing to spend money on. But it is one of the most important things too, NASA has done a lot of work in studying air quality, climate change, alternative energy, and near earth objects.
Rainey S. 98 (online)
ReplyDeleteI feel that NASA should focus on returning a shuttle to the moon in order to do some research on the resources that could be available and useful to us. Additionally, I think that NASA should set up a permanent outpost base on the moon as a destination for relay proposes for future endeavors. There are many rare resources located on the moon that could be mined for research, monetary value or otherwise. The resources in return could help cover the cost of the outpost base. There are future plans to put a man on Mars and it seems to me that it would be easier to launch a shuttle from the moon. I think that the moon is a stepping stone to exploring life on other planets and the resources found there as well as the fact that the location could make this more cost effective. Last but certainly not least, a permanent outpost base on the moon could also provide strategic military benefits such as satellite locations.
Assel O. 96
ReplyDeleteIt is exciting to have an opportunity to see the greatest inventions of Air and Space science. As I read from www.nasm.edu, Space Shuttle Discovery completed 39 missions, spent 365 days in space, orbited the Earth 5,830 times and traveled 148,221,675 miles. A number of its missions were associated with technological and scientific achievements. Making researches, doing achievements for the nation - is important for country’s future, and young generation. And it is fun for me personally to be able to go to a museum and see country’s historical monuments. Discovery will be seen by millions of people in the coming years, especially children, who will become the next generation of scientists, engineers, researchers and explorers.
Jamie M. 96 I can remember my Aunt having me look up into a blue sky to see the ride John Glen was in. Being 5yrs. old I did not fully understand my Aunts and everyone around us excitement! I am all for a space program. There is much to learn about space and under the ocean !
ReplyDeleteJamie M. 96 in reply to Stacy F. 96 I agree with you Stacy. The research NASA has done keeps our technology up to date. Having museums to visit is a wonderful and educational experience for us and our childern. They are our future scientists, engineers and explorers.
ReplyDeleteNate H 92
ReplyDeleteLast summer my grandfather and I were talking about this, and he said, not in a bitter way but in a very knowing, grandfatherly tone, "it says a lot about where this country is right now." The retirement of the space shuttle is pretty symbolic. In the next five or ten years, I would like to see humans on Mars, though I know this isn't even close to a priority at this point. It doesn't seem impossible though, as there hadn't even been a person in space yet when Kennedy established the goal of landing on the moon within nine years. Another thing I think is a possibility for NASA is having them work intensively with other relevant parties on energy... I can't claim much knowledge in this area, but it seems NASA researchers might be in a good position to develope viable alternative energy systems.
SummerC98:
DeleteIntresting I dont have much knowledge about this either but it might be a successful way to cut down on this crisis we have with the whole energy situation. Just goes to show that older folks always have the best opinions!:)
Deana L. I agree with shana... researches should not be stopped at all this is what gives us more education about things we dont know too much about. NASA is one of the most important aspects we have in the US.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn.W
ReplyDeleteI must live under a rock b/c I didnt know this was going on. Its kinda sad that research in space might be stopped. I dont think it should we still have alot to learn about space and what may or may not be out there. No im not talking other life forms, just new things to discover.
Stacey F. 96 in response to Carolyn W.
DeleteI agree it is sad to think how far we come and we are putting this on the back burner. There is so much to learn what we know when it comes to space now is a tiny spec of what is all out there to be obtained.
I was very upset when I found out that NASA wasn't going to go to the moon. I think though within the next 5-10 years they are going to rethink their decision and go back up to the moon. Going to other planets would be a good start.
ReplyDeleteQueena Garred-Adams 96
ReplyDeleteI think for now they are giving a break and maybe in about 5 years from now they will be ready to go back into space and find more interesting things out and keep the research still going, I would really hate to see them stop doing it.
SummerC98:
ReplyDeleteI think that if it were at all possible financially, which it is an uneeded necessity as of now; but if it we were able to explore new avenues I would be intrested in finding out more about earth and what is going to happen in the next 100 years so that we can be more prepared for disaster. There is lots going on with the earths position, the sun, gravitational pull, and shifting plates; it would be nice to be a little more educated about this situation. However, I do understand that our nation is going through somewhat of a depression right now and that the funds used for new NASA missions would be a huge help to those many people who are struggling just to meet the basic needs of life.
Morgan Passmore 96(online)
ReplyDeleteI was actually really upset when they cut the funding for NASA. Im a huge science and space nerd. I would love for them to make a huge comeback. I think its a huge part of our society to find more out about outer space.In the next 5-10 years I hope they make another trip to the moon!
Nicola F 97 (online)
ReplyDeleteIn 5-10yrs Im hoping NASA makes a trip back to the moon!
Nicola F 97 (0nline) in response to Morgan
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, I hope they get the funding to be able to make another trip.
Jaime H online 96
ReplyDeleteScience is something that is constantly growing and changing. New things are being discovered all the time. Without the space program we could be potentially missing out on new information that could benefit humanity. I would like to see funding go to the space program so that we can continue to grow and learn.
Jaime H online 96 in response to Queena Garred-Adams
ReplyDeleteHopefully the economy will be improved in the the near future and they will build a new shuttle and resume space exploration.
Merry B, 97 online
ReplyDeletei think its awesome that in the world we are living the sky is not the limit however we are all broke. i think some other things are important and we should have priority's like supplying children with a respectable school system. maybe it wont last forever but for now i think this is the best choice.
Merry B, 97 online in response to Fese Eseme 01 online
ReplyDeletei agree. i think some things here on earth are a bit more important right now.
Clint G (97)
DeleteI believe that the U.S. should continue to explore space. There is no telling what lies out there to be discovered. Not only resources or life, but what if there are cures for disease that are on other planets that we don't know of. I know it's drastic because the only other celestial object humans have stepped foot on, is the moon, but if we keep advancing technology, we may one day be able to go else where.
In response to Merry
I agree with you, it is good that we live by "the sky is not the limit", but we do have other things to worry about as well. The nation's debt first and fore most because all the money in the world probably couldn't pay off the U.S. debt.
Micah S 96
ReplyDeleteI don't think the government should continue to explore space the way they are doing so now. We should focus more on unemployment and and getting people off of welfare. Lets face it, the United States is not in the best economical state. Why should space exploration be funded at the rate that it is when there are problems that need to be worked on. I know the government is working on problems as well, but the space exploration can stand to be put on hold for a little bit.
In response to Summer C 98
I totally agree with your post. It is important to study the earth and other planets in space but, like you said, financially we could put that on hold!
Steven T 53 night class 6-7:15 TR
ReplyDeleteNASA is npt dead it's actually more alive than ever. The new plan advances America's commitment to human spaceflight and exploration for reaching new frontiers deeper in space. People say o we have bigger problems here on Earth, but you remember JFK and the time of Moon landing. Our world was on brink of nuclear destruction, but we still achieved impossible. And NASA is good for economy and for America. The new plan leads to more than 2500 jobs for Kennedy's Space Center and the area. Also NASA helps jumpstart a new commercial space transportation industry to provide safe and efficient crew and cargo transportation to the Space Station, projected to create over 10000 jobs nationally over next 5 years. And that the jobs we need in scientific field and technology. NASA also building a new havy lift rocket which should be ready in 2015 so we wouldn't need Russians anymore.
Stephanie L. 96
ReplyDeleteWith our nation in so much debt I believe there are more important things our country should be focusing our attention on. I think that everything NASA has been a part of discovering is all amazing. However, with our troops still in foreign countries, it also seems a little surreal to me that people go on missions to space for the sake of discovery, while American soldiers are going on missions to defend our country.
In response to Micah S.
I agree that the government should take a step back from space exploration to focus on the things that need to be fixed in our nation. It's unfathomably expensive to send a team to space, especially when the money could go elsewhere.
Dashuna L 44
ReplyDeleteThe new space vehicle would cost about $38 billion and only fly twice within the next 10-years, via Los Angeles Times reported. The L.A. Times also reported the multi-billion dollar price tag would also pay for a new heavy-lift rocket and passenger capsule that would have the capability to send astronauts beyond the moon..cool right? I don't know I thought it was.
Joseph C 96
ReplyDeleteI think that nasa needs to create other ways to explore space. Our country doesnt need to rely on other countries to explore and have the only for of transportation to space. Eventually US will come up with something i hope.
Antonio C. 96 (online)
DeleteI hope so too, I really hope they can find other ways to explore space. Or else the Russians will beat us or China...
Joseph C 96 in response to Dashuna L 44
ReplyDeleteWow that stuff is expensive now i see why the US isnt making a new space vehicle now and are relying on the russians to go to space.
Antonio C. 96 (online)
ReplyDeleteI'm very ignorant on what NASA seems to be doing lately since I haven't really followed much up on it. It's great that we have been able to go to the Moon and back. But the fact that it's been 43 years the last time we were there is a little disappointing. I know that it costs billions of dollars and all that complicated government regulation is keeping us back. It's nice they are also having other projects into work, like going to Mars and other planets. But again there's no action, and I think that is what losses a lot of people's interest in NASA. I hope in the next 5-10 years we can not only go back to the Moon, but go to other places we haven't gone before. And stop with all these delays.
Anna M. 42
ReplyDeleteIn the next 5-10 years it would be nice to see NASA do something productive and learn something new and exciting. However; Since it has been such a long time I honestly do not see that happeneing any time soon. I realize that doing so would take a lot of time, planning, and most certianly money. Seeing as how we are in the shape we are financially I do not believe that this would be money well spent. In my opinion; spending money on getting our government back in order such as healthcare, housing ect. would certianly benifit the American people more.
Anna M. 42 in response to Antonio C. 96
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that it would be very interesting to see NASA go not only to the moon but also to other places such as Mars. Unfortunitely there is no action and I also agree that that is the reason a lot of people lose interest. I also agree we should work on stoping with all the delays and get something accomplished.
akia G online97
ReplyDeleteit is indeed sad that it has come to this unfortunate decision to terminate the shuttle fleet. But those decisions have been made and now we move on with new programs and possibilities unlimited. In the next 5- 10 years i wish to see a plan and budget for new and improved possibilities along the lines of the shuttle.
Amario J. 97 response to Akia G. 97
DeleteI strongly agree. Who would have known that one day man would fly into space and walk on the moon. The space program has come a long way since then i would like to see the program continue to grow.
Akia gaston online97
ReplyDeletereply to M.Dixon online96
you are absolutely right our country should focus on and invest in ways to cure aids and cancer for now because that is what is killing our population daily. it is much more important right now to keep our focus on the topic.
I have always been intrigued with the space program and it is disheartening to see it come to an end. I believe that within the next five to ten years I would like to see the space program embark on new challenges maybe they can help to educate generations to come about how men use to walk on the moon or continue to send rovers up into space although those things cost a lot of money i believe that it would be money well spent.
ReplyDeleteAmario J. 97
ReplyDeleteI have always been intrigued with the space program and it is disheartening to see it come to an end. I believe that within the next five to ten years I would like to see the space program embark on new challenges maybe they can help to educate generations to come about how men use to walk on the moon or continue to send rovers up into space although those things cost a lot of money i believe that it would be money well spent.
Angelia D 98 (ONLINE) I really hate to see the space program come to an end, and maybe it won’t but right now isn’t the time for it. Until our country can really get back on its feet, and by that I mean the unemployment rate is under control, people are not losing their homes every time you turn around, the stock market is back under control, really the list could go on and on it should be placed on the back burner. If NASA has the money all on its own to build one, then by all means go for it. If not there are so many more things that the government needs to worry about than going to space, and right now this country doesn’t have the money or the resources to waste on building a new space shuttle to get back into space.
ReplyDeleteAngelia D 98 (ONLINE) in response to Morgan P. 96 (ONLINE) I both agree and disagree with you. I am not upset at all that funding was cut to NASA, our country is broke. We need to get back on our feet before funding to NASA can be restored. Once that happens then yes I would love to see NASA make a comeback and find out more about outer space, but until then I think our priorities should be on getting our country strong once more.
ReplyDeleteShalon H. 67(Online)
ReplyDeleteAngelia-I agree with you that there are more things that the government need to worry about.
Shalon H. 67(Online)
ReplyDeleteI think that it's very sad the NACA program had to close it's doors. The US space program should open back up within the next few years. It may be benefical to come up with a better funding program or receive bail out money so they can employee people. Children as well as adults need to understand about space and how it can affect the world
Deidre W. 97-I think as technology gets better and better we will be able to build better things to send into space to gather more information. The more informatuion we can gather we help us on earth with the environment, health and ways to make earth better for futer people to live here.
ReplyDeleteVictoria M. 96
ReplyDeleteI think they did the right thing for now closing the space program, i think there are to many things here on earth that need the funding more, not to mention the debt situation. although im sure they will re-open it later in time.
OLIVERIO VASQUEZ
ReplyDeleteThe space program should become more aggresive than when it first started up. Exploring whats beyond is just cool idea. and who knows they might find someting very intersting
TroyH98
ReplyDeleteI think the space program should continue to thrive and flurish.It's an American Icon. There is alot of space still to explore. What would we do with all the unemployeed rocket scientist? Look at all the heritage.. Armstrong,Apollow 13... Hero's!
TroyH98 commenting on Victoria M. 96
ReplyDeleteVictoria you have to be young! Study American history. The space program is vital to America. Let the government keep screwing up everything else! Give our children somrthing to strive for, give them the moon and beyond! I'm am apart of the older generation. I was in school when the Challenger came crashing out of the sky. And we perservered and overcame.
Devin K 98
ReplyDeleteI hate, but understand why NASA had made the decision they have. I am hoping that in the future they will be able to continue there program. It is interesting to to learn about all the things they discover. However, as far as moving to another planet if it were possible? Nah, I'm good with the one God put me on! LOL.
Devin K. 98 in response to Angelia D. 98
ReplyDeleteI agree that we should, for now, focus on other things until the nation is back on its feet.
JamilaJ 92
ReplyDeleteHopefully they will find another planet where all living things can survive, but in this recession it's way too costly to continue exploring.
Stephanie M. 98 (ONLINE)
ReplyDeleteHonestly? What else is there to do? Humans can't explore space anymore than they already have. I hope that maybe over time, better technology will be available for more missions...but I wouldn't count on it.
Stephanie M. 98 (ONLINE) in response to Victoria M. 96:
ReplyDeleteI agree fullheartedly. Too many things ON the planet that need doing, not OFF. :)
Back when we were trying to get to the moon, the main drive was fear. Misplaced fear that the Soviets would build a moon base and launch missiles at us, or something. But out of that fear rose an astonishing achievement. If you don't know how crazy it is that we were able to walk on the moon, I encourage you to do some research, it's worth your time. It's one of the proudest moments of our nation's history. That was more than forty years ago. I think that it's not crazy at all to want to go to Mars. It's a challenge to ourselves, to prove to future generations that we worked really hard and accomplished something extraordinary.
ReplyDeleteCourtney P. 92
ReplyDeleteIt worries me that the space program is being cut. I can appreciate that the space program is costly, but frankly, there are better places for federal funding to be cut. I really hope that space exploration will continue, at least to a limited degree, and that the space program will one day be revitalized, perhaps when the economy is doing a bit better.
maureeng62(online)
DeleteI agree ,I think the space program should continue. There is so much government waste . The space program is important on so many levels, just the hope it gives us of new worlds is worth the expense. If people of the past had not burdened the expense of exploration we would not be living in "The New World" today.
Courtney P. 92 in response to Victoria M. 96
ReplyDeleteBut when? I worry that if the space program closes now, it may never reopen.
Sean O. IN CLASS
ReplyDeleteI think the space program is underfunded and has lost a lot of support. We need to continue to explore the universe that surrounds us. It would be horrible for many scientists, researchers and people in general; not to mention the significant loss of jobs. And it is easy to say close it, but it would be almost impossible after a long break to reopen and prepared to take on the challenge of restarting the program.
Molly K 98
ReplyDeleteIt's a sad that we cannot continue to explore what surrounds us. I think that one of the biggest reasons that this is happening is because it has lost alot of it wow factor. Somehow they need to figure out how to get people excited about exploring space again.
Molly K in response to Sean O
ReplyDeleteI could not agree with you more! Once something is just closed for a "short" period of time it is almost impossible for it to reopen as if nothing happened.
Shenique G. 97
ReplyDeleteI remember when i was younger I went on a field trip to the Nasa Space Museum and it was the best experience in my life. I wanted to become an astronaut myself when I got older. But as I did get older it was less and less being said or even heard of about Nasa. I think maybe the government isn't really doing so much with Nasa anymore. I honestly think that sooner as technology grows bigger and better then alot more things will end up getting discovered because of government funding. Now a days majority of their funding goes to schools or single moms.
Shenique G 97 in response to Sean o.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you and everything you said! Nasa is underfunded in so many different ways. But eventually as technology grows things will get better and we will start seeing more improvements with astronauts and Nasa.
maureeng62(online)
ReplyDeleteI'm saddened by the loss of our space program . There is so much waste in our federal budget. I just find it hard to believe that we as a "super power" can not come up with funding for a space program.
Morgan Passmore(online)96 in response toCourtney P. 92
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly agree when you said there are other things to cut spending on but to completely cut out the space program is a little far fetched for me. There's so much more to explore and we haven't even thoughted the iceburg
While our space program is important and has been responsible for many of our nation's most historic moments, I'm not convinced that it should be a present priority. Given the current economical climate, joblessness, and other modern epidemics, our resources should be addressing those needs before billion-dollar experiments.
ReplyDeletekemi o.98 If it's working for the better of American people that's great but if not we have to worry about the debt still owed.
ReplyDeleteBrian D. Hulsey, Sociology chattahoochee tech
ReplyDeleteits not that i think that the space program is not important, but i think it is an expence we can't afford right now. we should not do away with it and we should not expand it either right now.
I say that NASA should try and learn how to terraform planets and learn how to make them useful to us and how we could bring water and life and an atmosphere and put it on another planet. IT IS POSSIBLE..
ReplyDeleteThe NASA should not be shut down, the other nations are not doing it so we should not be the ones to fall behind. Yea launchings take a small toll on the American pocket but we don't have to go up as much. And maybe giving the program some time like 10yrs or less would make a difference, but i think a complete shut down is too much to ask after how far we've come.
ReplyDeletejamesatta M.02
ReplyDeleteI don think we should continue in to space, simple because we do not have the money to do so.NASA should be shut dowm.
Jamesatta M. 02 in respond to Brian D. Hulsey
ReplyDeleteThe space program is great but we can't afford it right now. we have other things that need money to be spend on, like getting people back to work.