Decision to Curtail Space Program "Catastrophic"

Former NASA astronauts who went to the Moon have told the BBC of their dismay at President Barack Obama's decision to push back further Moon missions.

Jim Lovell, commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission, said Mr Obama's decision would have "catastrophic consequences" for US space exploration.

The last race to the moon created jobs, pushed forwards the boundaries of science and knowledge and provided us with new and better technology both for defense and for consumers.

The last race with Obama benefited ACORN.

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