Majority of Americans Believe It Is Essential That the U.S. Remain a Global Leader in Space

More than half of Americans say they would not be interested in going into space; among that group, equal shares cite cost, fear and age or health concerns

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More than half of Americans say they would not be interested in going into space; among that group, equal shares cite cost, fear and age or health concerns
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