The American people?
And what benefits do these programs bring to all Americans?
2007-12-31 10:15:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Yes, NASA is funded by taxpayer dollars.
There have been a number of scientific spin-offs that have benefited all of mankind--not just Americans.
To name a few:
Composite materials used for everything from building-to-automobile construction.
Advancements in computer technology
GPS navigation
Pacemakers
Alternative energy research and use
Oh and my favorite: Tang
2007-12-31 10:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The US taxpayers and some private contributors. The whole mankind benefits from the space technology development.
2008-01-02 02:29:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u do, i do, we all do.............. we also pay for prime minister george w. bushes panties...................... its really sad what gov. does to us
2007-12-31 18:29:26 · answer #3 · answered by Fool On The Hill 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NASA is paid for with American tax dollars, and perhaps some private donations. A lot of modern technologies are a result of the space program. Also, as the worldwide population continues to boom, I believe the future of human prosperity will be very dependent on colonizing space. The earth is only so big, after all.
2007-12-31 18:24:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The list of technological and medical advancements derived from the space program runs to many pages long. Just LISTING them! This is easily one of the most successful and fruitful government programs in history.
2007-12-31 18:23:18 · answer #5 · answered by TalkingDonkey 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
U.S. taxes.
Have you ever used a microcomputer (PC or Mac)? That is one of the benefits. How about miniature communications devices? There is another. I can list about half the stuff in your house if you aren't convinced.
2007-12-31 18:20:57 · answer #6 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tax payers
2007-12-31 18:20:04 · answer #7 · answered by christine2550@sbcglobal.net 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can thank NASA for that thing you are typing on right now.
2007-12-31 18:19:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋