Opinion: Don’t Let Next Generation Down on Space Exploration

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 | by Pat's Picks

“Tell my 5 year old we’ve given up on space.” That’s what physician, TV host and Columbia professor Peter Salgo writes in a guest column for USA Today this morning. Salgo says that for his daughter,  space exploration “is an expression of her curiosity about the world.” He challenges the Obama administration to think about the next generation before complete eliminating NASA’s budget.

(Photo Courtesy of NASA)

President Obama ended NASA’s moon mission plans last month. Read USA Today‘s coverage of the story.