Down To Earth Computer Systems

Astronomy                         Space Shuttle       NASA Spinoffs Bringing Space down to Earth Join us in our from your personal computer! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Some of the most frequently asked questions about the U.S. space program are Why go into space when we have so many problems here on Earth? and What does the space program do for me? These are legitimate questions and unfortunately not enough people have been made aware of the vast benefits the space program provides that increase the quality of our daily lives. Applications on Earth of technology needed for space flight have produced thousands of spinoffs that contribute to improving national security, the economy, productivity and lifestyle. It is almost impossible to find an area of everyday life that has not been improved by these spinoffs. Collectively, these secondary applications represent a substantial return on the national investment in aerospace research. We should be spending more. Out of a $2.4 trillion budget, less than 0.8% is spent on the entire space program! That's less than 1 penny for every dollar spent. The average American spends more of their budget on their cable bill, eating out or entertainment than this yet the benefits ...