To explore space, the last frontier. Of course, nowadays we as a country don't care about national honor very much, so it won't matter to most if we aren't the ones to discover new planets, galaxies, and possibly even life forms or habitable planets.
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Funding NASA allows the US to maintain its leadership in space exploration, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and technology. NASA's research also has practical applications in technology development, national security, and understanding Earth's environment. Investing in NASA can inspire future generations to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
because there was not enough money to fund it all
Funding NASA's spinoffs allows for the transfer of technology and knowledge developed for space exploration to benefit society through commercial applications, stimulating innovation and economic growth. It also helps to maximize the return on investment in NASA's research and development efforts by creating tangible advancements that can improve everyday life.
No - NASA paid for the construction and launches of both Voyager probes, and continues to fund the missions as they make their way out of the solar system into interstellar space.
No, NASA is not being shut down. NASA continues to receive funding and support from the US government to carry out its research and space exploration missions.
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