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Heiser, James. "Space Exploration And Presidential Politics." New American (08856540) 28.7 (2012): 27.
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Tyson, Neil deGrasse. "The Case For Space." Foreign Affairs 91.2 (2012): 22.
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Aderin-Pocock, Maggie. "Into The Void." New Statesman 141.5138 (2012): 38.
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David, Leonard. "The Race To Exploit Outer Space." World & I 14.5 (1999): 60.
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Wilson, Chris. "Sputnik: A Mixed Legacy." U.S. News & World Report 143.12 (2007): 37.
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The Associated Press, -. "Key Dates In History Of Space Exploration." AP Regional State Report - Texas (2012):
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Begley, Sharon. "The Real Sputnik Story." Newsweek 150.15 (2007): 49.
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Petit, Charles W. "Happy Landing." U.S. News & World Report 136.2 (2004): 62.
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"'Space Chronicles': Why Exploring Space Still Matters." Morning Edition (NPR) (2012):
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Petit, Charles W. "Pluto Or Bust." U.S. News & World Report 133.18 (2002): 76.
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"Human Spaceflight." Congressional Digest 90.7 (2011): 200.
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Dickens, PeterOrmrod, James. "Who Really Won the Space Race?." Monthly Review: An Independent Socialist Magazine Feb. 2008: 30.
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Rees, Martin. "Mom, When Can I Go To Mars?." Newsweek 160.10 (2012): 8.
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"Legislative Background On Space Exploration." Congressional Digest 90.7 (2011): 208.
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Simberg, Rand. "Lost In Space." National Review 63.3 (2011): 26.
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"Should Congress Endorse The Obama Administration's New Goals And Objectives For Nasa? Pro." Congressional Digest 90.7 (2011): 220.
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Dale, Shane. "Going Back To The Moon." Vital Speeches Of The Day 73.1 (2007): 12.
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McKie, Robin. "A Waste Of Space." New Statesman 137.4891 (2008): 32.
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Jones, Jeffrey M. "Public Favorable Toward NASA, Space Exploration: Majority Gives NASA Positive Job Reviews." Gallup Poll Briefing (2006): 9.
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Glennan, T. Keith. "Space Exploration: AVOID CONFUSING MISSILE AND SPACE ACTIVITIES." Vital Speeches Of The Day 26.13 (1960): 401.
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WILLIAM H. GERSTENMAIERASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATORNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE, ADMINISTRATION. "Outlook For Human Space Exploration." FDCH Congressional Testimony (n.d.):
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Carlson, Darren K. "Space: To Infinity And Beyond On A Budget." Gallup Poll Tuesday Briefing (2004): 1.
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Griffin, Michael D. "We Have A Long Way To Go." Vital Speeches Of The Day 75.3 (2009): 104.
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Gaziyev, Jamshid. "SPACE DEBRIS And The Battle For Space." UN Chronicle 46.1/2 (2009): 72.
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"The President's Remarks On Space Exploration." Congressional Digest 90.7 (2011): 203.
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"The Next Frontier: An Interview With Lee Valentine." Freeman: Ideas On Liberty 62.10 (2012): 12.
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"Human Spaceflight." Congressional Digest 90.7 (2011): 200.
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"NASA History." Congressional Digest 90.7 (2011): 196.
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DICKENS, PETER. "The Humanization Of The Cosmos--To What End?." Monthly Review: An Independent Socialist Magazine 62.6 (2010): 13.
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Pawlick, PeterGrant, Richard A. "Point: Human Space Flight Is A Pointless Waste Of Money." Points Of View: U.S. Space Program (2013): 2.
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Issitt, MicahMoreno-Riano, Gerson. "Counterpoint: We All Benefit From Space Exploration." Points Of View: U.S. Space Program (2013): 3.
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Ulick, Josh. "A Safer Shuttle." Newsweek 146.3 (2005): 48.
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"NASA Assessments Of Selected Large-Scale Projects." GAO Reports (2009): 1.
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Halle, Louis J. "Why I'm For Space Exploration." New Republic 158.14 (1968): 12.
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Michener, James A. "Space Exploration: MILITARY AND NON-MILITARY ADVANTAGES." Vital Speeches Of The Day 45.19 (1979): 578.
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MICHELLE, MCQUIGGE. "Notable Canadians Who Have Made History In Space Exploration." Canadian Press, The (n.d.):
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Petit, Charles W. "Roving About The Red Planet." U.S. News & World Report 137.8 (2004): 52.
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Weingarten, TaraMorganthau, Tom. "Crashing To Earth." Newsweek 132.5 (1998): 46.
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RALPH, HALLREPRESENTATIVE. "Congress Approves Bill Supporting Human Space Exploration." FDCH Press Releases (n.d.):
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- Deutsch, B. (2012). America Needs Space Exploration to Maintain Its Vision of Itself. In D. Haugen & Z. Lewis (Eds.),At Issue.Space Exploration. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted from Saving Our Space Program,USA Today[magazine], 2010, November 1)
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- O'Neill, I. (2012). Faster-Than-Light Travel Is Impossible. In D. Haugen & Z. Lewis (Eds.),At Issue.Space Exploration. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted from Warp Drives Probably Impossible After All,universetoday.com, 2009)
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- Plotkin, H. (2012). Faster-Than-Light Travel Is Worth Pursuing. In D. Haugen & Z. Lewis (Eds.),At Issue.Space Exploration. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted from Faster Than Light Travel: Will We Ever Travel to the Stars?,SFGate.com, 2008)
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- Murray, I. (2012). Humans Are Unlikely Ever to Encounter Alien Life. In D. Haugen & Z. Lewis (Eds.),At Issue.Space Exploration. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted fromAmerican Enterprise, 2004, December,15[8], 36-37)
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- Drake, F. (2012). Humans Eventually Will Encounter Alien Life. In D. Haugen & Z. Lewis (Eds.),At Issue.Space Exploration. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted from Only a Matter of Time, Says Frank Drake,cosmosmagazine.com, 2010)
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- Lind, M. (2012). Human Spaceflight Should End. In M. Haerens (Ed.),Opposing Viewpoints.NASA. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted from Why We Should Embrace the End of Human Spaceflight,salon.com, 2011)
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- Johnson, P. (2012). Humans Should Plan to Colonize Space in Case of Global Catastrophe. In D. Haugen & Z. Lewis (Eds.),At Issue.Space Exploration. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted fromAmerican Spectator, 2010, February,43[1], 40-41)
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- Oberg, J. (2012). International and Private Competition Benefits Space Exploration. In D. Haugen & Z. Lewis (Eds.),At Issue.Space Exploration. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted fromAstronomy, 2011, January,39[1], 28-33)
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- Rosin, H. (2012). It Is the Right Time to End the Space Shuttle Program. In M. Haerens (Ed.),Opposing Viewpoints.NASA. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted fromAtlantic Monthly, 2010, September)
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- Rockefeller, J. (2012). NASA's Education Programs Should Be Better Funded. In M. Haerens (Ed.),Opposing Viewpoints.NASA. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted from Statement before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, 2011, Statement before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation)
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- Murray, I., & Simberg, R. (2012). NASA Has More Important Priorities than a Human Landing on Mars. In M. Haerens (Ed.),Opposing Viewpoints.NASA. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted fromAmerican Spectator, 2010, November 10)
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- Bolden, C. F. (2012). NASA Must Make Tough Funding Choices. In M. Haerens (Ed.),Opposing Viewpoints.NASA. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted from Statement before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, 2011, Statement before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation)
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- Thompson, L. (2012). NASA Should Shoot for a Human Landing on Mars. In M. Haerens (Ed.),Opposing Viewpoints.NASA. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted from Saving NASA from the Obama Science Fair,Forbes.com, 2010)
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- Gingrich, N., & Walker, R. S. (2012). President Obama's NASA Budget Should Be Approved. In M. Haerens (Ed.),Opposing Viewpoints.NASA. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted from Obama's Brave Reboot for NASA,Washington Times, 2010, February 12)
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- Landrith, G. (2012). President Obama's NASA Budget Should Not Be Approved. In M. Haerens (Ed.),Opposing Viewpoints.NASA. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted fromHuman Events, 2010, November 28)
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- Spotts, P. N. (2012). Space Colonization Is Impractical. In D. Haugen & Z. Lewis (Eds.),At Issue.Space Exploration. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted fromChristian Science Monitor, 2007, November 5)
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- Peterson, P. (2012). The Space Shuttle Program Never Performed to Expectation. In M. Haerens (Ed.),Opposing Viewpoints.NASA. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted fromCity Journal, 2011, April 6) http://ic.galegroup.com.ezproxy.lapl.org/ic/ovic/PageFinderPortletPage/PageFinderPortletWindow?javax.portlet.action=doSearch&action=1&avoidSearchHistory=true&query=RN+EJ3010811216&prodId=OVIC&p=OVIC&source=Bookmark&u=lapl&jsid=703d2a08325d531ce130f44462d02605\
- Deutsch, B. (2012). The United States Needs a Robust Space Program. In M. Haerens (Ed.),Opposing Viewpoints.NASA. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted from Saving Our Space Program,USA Today, 2010, November)
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- DeGroot, J. (2012). The US Government Should Cut NASA Funding. In D. Haugen & Z. Lewis (Eds.),At Issue.Space Exploration. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted from The Space Race Is a Pointless Waste of Money,Telegraph, 2009, February 25, UK)
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- Levinger, J. (2012). The US Government Should Not Cut NASA Funding. In D. Haugen & Z. Lewis (Eds.),At Issue.Space Exploration. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted from Opinion: Should We Cut NASA Funding?: Counterpoint: Funding a New Mission for NASA Is Funding Our Future,The Tech, Vol. 130, 2010)
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Websites and Online Articles
1. Chronology of space exploration, astrobiology, exoplanets and news
2. Space related news
3. Space Exploration Network - Space Exploration Network
4. Nasa's website on human space travel
5. "America's Space Program: Exploring a New Frontier", a National Park Service Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) lesson plan
6. The Soviet-Russian Spaceflight's History Photoarchive
7. The 21 Greatest Space Photos Ever – slideshow by Life Magazine
8. "From Stargazers to Starships", Home page of extensive educational web site and course covering spaceflight, astronomy and related physics, by David P. Stern
9. We Are The Explorers, NASA Promotional Video
10. "No to NASA: Augustine Commission Wants to More Boldly Go" Science, Andrew Lawler, 22 October 2009
11. "Senate Bill Would Provide 3 Billion for Orion Heavy Lifter". SpaceNews.com. 7 March 2011. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
12. Knight, Matthew. "Beating the curse of Mars". Science & Space. Retrieved 27 March 2007.
13. Molczan, Ted (9 November 2011). "Phobos-Grunt – serious problem reported". SeeSat-L. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
14. "Project Phobos-Grunt – YouTube". Ru.youtube.com. 22 August 2006. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
15. Robert Roy Britt (26 February 2003). "Pluto mission gets green light at last". space.com. Space4Peace.org. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
16. "NASA Announces Design for New Deep Space Exploration System" 14 September 2011
17. Highfield, Roger (15 October 2001). "Colonies in space may be only hope, says Hawking". The Daily Telegraph (London). Retrieved 5 August 2007.
18. "NASA "Reach" Public Service Announcement for Space Exploration". NASA.
19. Ward, Peter (8 December 2006). "Launching the Alien Debates". Astrobiology Magazine. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
Video
C-SPAN Student Cam 2014 message to congress- Raise NASA funding
Draft House bill threatens $1 billion in NASA funding cuts - CBS News
Neil deGrasse Tyson -- How to Increase NASA funding? Vote! - YouTube
Neil deGrasse Tyson on Apollo missions and NASA funding. - YouTube
Norman Augustine on NASA funding. | EE Times
NASA Funding - C-SPAN Video Library
NASA Funding: The Final Frontier - YouTube
Posey Floor Speech on NASA Funding Cuts - June 2009 - YouTube
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