What do the letters NASA stand for?
I think it's National Aeronautics and Space Administration? I know they're a branch of th Federal government
I see.     They are not funded particularly well.
No - I understand there's currently some debate about the future of the civilian space program
That is a shame, as it had promise and optimism in the past.
It's such a shame - the organisation that won the space race might be in jeopardy
Politicians treat space like a bargaining chip.
They certainly did during the Cold War
Except now there is much more at stake.
Well I believe we're now heading towards a second Cold War - Nato and Russia are becoming tense with each other