Republican gains could mean losses for NASA
Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 19:00
in Astronomy & Space
If the GOP picks up seats in Congress as expected, it is likely to tighten the reins on federal spending, including the space agency's budget.Just weeks after President Obama signed into law a new blueprint for NASA — one that was supposed to add another space shuttle launch next year — the compromise is in danger of coming undone by a lack of money.