Eupraxsophy

10 Enduring Myths About the US Space Program

For example, throughout the 1960s, anywhere from 40% to 60% of Americans felt that we were spending too much money on space exploration. Even after the moon landing, barely half the country felt that the Apollo program was worth the cost. And while many Americans believe that NASA costs almost a quarter of the US budget, the actual cost is less than 0.5% — and it hasn’t risen more than 1% since 1993.

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Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space, died on Monday, July 23, at her home in San Diego. She was 61. As it would turn out, she was also the first lesbian in space as well, although this was kept secret from the public for decades.