I don't think the lack of enthusiasm is NASA's fault. I think they
do a reasonable job of keeping the public informed. They hold press
releases for each mission, have good web pages, and even try "spin doctoring"
content to get some soundbites. Comapre NASA's outreach to other
research progra
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From: "John Sheff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 11:04 AM
Subject: RE: Poll shows low enthusiasm for space program in general public
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> Hi, Bruce:
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> Thanks for bringing this to our attention, disc
Hi, Bruce:
Thanks for bringing this to our attention, discouraging though it is. Your
interpretation seems right on, but I also had the thought that the poll
indicates what a truly abysmal job NASA has done in educating the public
about its mission and its accomplishments (as well as how scienti
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Secondly, The negative response to a
> manned Mars Program(36%
> Public Support) was probably caused by stating that
> the program would cost
> 200 billion dollars> Rick L. Sterling-Member-The
Mars Society
>
I believe that the $200 Billion Manned Mars Mission
figu
Dear Bruce, I would like to discuss a few points mentioned in The Orlando Sentinel Space Poll. First, the total public positive response to the ISS Program was 61%(42% See ISS As Somewhat Important, 19% See ISS As Very Important). Secondly, The negative response to a manned Mars Program(36% Public
