FORUM TOPIC
Space
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The Role of NASA in the Age of Elon Musk
The private sector is playing an increasingly important role in space exploration. But the federal government still has a mission to perform, as well.
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America’s Quantum Leadership
Breakthroughs in quantum technologies are changing the world, and unless we continue to strengthen our domestic quantum industry, adversaries like China will dominate the field.
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Now is the Time to Restart and Reinvest in American Research
Since the pandemic began, Congress has spent nearly $6 trillion on relief packages. Of that, only .1% has gone to restarting the research work stopped by COVID. We need to change that.
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Returning to the Moon: The First Step in a New Journey
Going back to the Moon isn’t a symbolic effort: we need an American presence there to keep us at the forefront of technological development.
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A New Vision for Space
NASA must restructure itself as a developer of new space technologies, but it must do so in conjunction with the entrepreneurial space businesses.
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The Militarization of Space & the Path Forward for the U.S.
Space-based systems are now fundamental to the conduct of war, and the U.S. military cannot fight effectively without them.
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Eisenhower’s Unheralded Legacy in Space
While JFK is rightly credited with kick-starting the space program with his bold challenge to land a man on the Moon, it was Eisenhower who started the space program and got things off the ground.
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Millennials and the New Space Age
Millennials differ from previous generations in seemingly every way, but to assume that space exploration has gone out of fashion with young Americans would be unjustified.
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10 Ways the Space Program has Benefited America
After decades of work and billions of dollars spent, how has the space program created a lasting legacy in America?
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We Need to Reduce our Sea of Red Ink Before We Return to the Sea of Tranquility
No matter what figure NASA reports to the public, taxpayers should take initial estimates with a capsule of salt.