Obama Space Program

Change My Mind: The U.S. Should Send a Manned Mission to Mars

Rep. Barney Frank | Posted 04.02.2012

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When it comes to Mars exploration, the U.S. has been there, done that--with robotic rovers. But while many proposals have been put forth for sending astronauts to the Red Planet, none has gotten the green light. Yet.

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Herman Cain: 'We Are Not Going To Bum A Ride To Outer Space'

AP | RAY HENRY | Posted 01.12.2012

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ATLANTA — Republican Herman Cain said God convinced him to enter the race for president, comparing himself to Moses: "'You've got the wrong man,...

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The Last Shuttle, the Endless Deficit, a Frozen Culture; a Meditation on Limits

Adam Hanft | Posted 09.10.2011

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There's something puzzling about a president who wrote a book called The Audacity of Hope becoming the Privatizer-In-Chief, turning much of the space program over to for-profit companies.

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Obama On Mars: 'I Expect To See It'

AP | SETH BORENSTEIN and ERICA WERNER | Posted 05.25.2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — President Barack Obama boldly predicted Thursday his new plans for space exploration would lead American astronauts on hi...

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Obama Outlines NASA Space Program's Future: What It Means (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post/AP | SETH BORENSTEIN and ERICA WERNER | Posted 05.25.2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – President Barack Obama declared Thursday he was "100 percent committed to the mission of NASA and its future" as he outlined ...

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Neil Armstrong BLASTS Obama's 'Devastating' Space Plan

Huffington Post | Bianca Bosker | Posted 05.25.2011

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Former astronauts Neil Armstrong, James Lovell, and Eugene Cernan slammed President Barack Obama's proposed changes to the US space program, describin...

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Obama's Plan for NASA and Reaffirming Our Commitment to Space Exploration

James Bacchus | Posted 05.25.2011

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James Bacchus

In an America much in the grip of deep division and angry gridlock, why not promote both unity and progress by reaffirming our national commitment to space exploration?

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NASA Embraces American Capitalism and Entrepreneurship

Peter Diamandis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Peter Diamandis

The President's plan for commercial competition for space exploration will ultimately take us much farther and much faster, not only to the Moon, but to Mars, the asteroids and beyond.

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Obama May Tear Down Wall Between NASA And Pentagon

Bloomberg | Posted 05.25.2011

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President-elect Barack Obama will probably tear down long-standing barriers between the U.S.'s civilian and military space programs to speed up a miss...

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NASA Won't Cooperate With Obama Transition

Orlando Sentinel | Posted 05.25.2011

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NASA administrator Mike Griffin is not cooperating with President-elect Barack Obama's transition team, is obstructing its efforts to get information ...

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