I think it is unreasonable to support space programs, when there are so many people who are struggling just to survive (here in our country and elsewhere). President Obama has his priorities straight, in that regard.

As for the economy, there is only so much the gov't can do to help. Mainly, what the gov't MUST do, is try to support those people who are without work and needing help, until the economy improves. Big businesses need to invest more in this country, instead of running off to other countries and hiring slave labor. That is nothing but greed, in operation.