[meteorite-list] Public wants NASA to Monitor Asteroids/objects that Could hit the Earth

From: Paul <etchplain_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2018 18:41:07 -0500
Message-ID: <4abfedaa-7a21-cf3f-175e-ca0ddb97d634_at_att.net>

NASA?s priorities appear to be out of whack with what the public wants
"The public thinks that we should have a space program that saves Earth."
https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/06/nasas-priorities-appear-to-be-out-of-whack-with-what-the-public-wants/

One of the highest public support for NASA priorities is:
"..."monitor asteroids/objects that could hit the Earth" (62 percent)."

Majority of Americans Believe It Is Essential That the U.S. Remain
a Global Leader in Space Despite the increasing role of private
companies in space exploration, most believe NASA?s role is still
vital for future, Pew Research Center, June 6, 2018
http://www.pewinternet.org/2018/06/06/majority-of-americans-believe-it-is-essential-that-the-u-s-remain-a-global-leader-in-space/

Yours,

Paul H.
Received on Wed 06 Jun 2018 07:41:07 PM PDT