STATEMENT BY GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST REGARDING PRESIDENT OBAMA’S DECISION TO HALT FUNDING FOR NASA’S CONSTELLATION PROGRAM

February 1, 2010

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“I am concerned that President Obama’s decision to end NASA’s Constellation program, and prematurely conclude the nation’s significant investment in moon exploration, may place the nation’s space leadership role in question. Without a bold policy and goal for the future of American space exploration, we may cede our nations’ premier space leadership to other countries.

“Despite today’s announcement, there are significant opportunities for Florida in the commercial space industry, and I will work aggressively to ensure Florida is prepared to capitalize on these possibilities.”