money for space research/endeavors/technology developement/etc is not an issue.
If the priority was established there is no shortage of funds in the existing spending spree.
Including new employment and an incentive for future generations careers the dividends/benefits of space investment are incalculable.
Just look at the statistics in Buccos posted link......we have fallen behind the rest of the world and there is nothing to suggest anything other than staying there or worse on the horizon.
Once a country loses it's manufacturing and technology base it soon falls from leading to following to getting out of the way.......with some 3rd world countries showing a better standing than ours we have obviously taken to getting out of the way.
Nothing will change without prority and leadership......NOTHING.....just following or standing aside. Very sad testimonyto a nation's heritage.
btk
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