Investing in NASA for Economic Impact and Future Exploration

Government's reduction in funding for NASA has led to canceled missions and decreased support. Despite being allocated less than 0.4% of the budget, NASA argues for more funding due to its significant economic impact. NASA's $71 billion investment provides crucial data for various sectors, such as agriculture and disaster management. By expanding its presence beyond low Earth orbit through the Artemis program, NASA aims to study lunar water for potential use in fuel and to reduce costs and risks in future missions, including those to Mars.