The Obama Administration Terminated the Space Shuttle Program

question 57

Essay

The Obama administration terminated the space shuttle program.It argued that private business would rise to the challenge of space travel.In the mean time the U.S.will pay Russia to transport astronauts and the price continues to rise.Use the arguments for and against social responsibility to examine this decision.Do you agree or disagree with the administration?

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Early stage of human embryonic development that consists of a hollow, fluid-filled ball of cells.

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