So, you know, the manned space program or, I should say, piloted space program, some problems.

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Until NASA can garner the vocal support of the American public again our manned space program will be lethargic and uninspiring.

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NASA's had problems, unfortunately quite a few problems, with the manned space program, but the unmanned program continues to go gangbusters.

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Finally, the U.S. is ceding the manned space program to China.

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The problem NASA has faced is that since the Eagle landed on the moon and Apollo 11 returned safely to the earth the American people lost interest in our manned space program.

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Right now, NASA is dependent on Russia for manned flights to the International Space Station until a new manned program is completed.

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While the US is already thinking ahead to manned missions on Mars, China's space program is still in its infancy, with the country taking the very first steps to sending vehicles and eventually people to the Moon.

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India says its space program, which also includes a plan to send manned moon missions, helps its scientists develop technology that can be used in other sectors.

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