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snowy · 06-17-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ratbastid

If you just look at the sheer number of consumer-level innovations that have taken place because of the space program, it doesn't look nearly so long-term an investment.

Here's a partial list: NASA spinoffs, space benefits, space history, NASA space spinoffs, NASA technology products

Bingo. People benefit from the work of NASA every day.

Personally, I'm a fan of the space program. Perhaps it's the adventurer in me that likes it, but I also see it as a great way for us to continue to do serious technological research and development.

When I was 8, I really wanted to be Sally Ride.