It's a shame the data only seems to be available up to 1997 for the study. For those curious how recent private space initiatives have impacted these numbers, h

It's a shame the data only seems to be available up to 1997 for the study. For those curious how recent private space initiatives have impacted these numbers, here are a couple more recent data points I could find: http://www.gallup.com/poll/121736/majority-americans-say-space-program-costs-justified.aspx http://www.gallup.com/poll/121736/majority-americans-say-spa... http://www.people-press.org/2011/07/05/majority-sees-u-s-leadership-in-space-as-essential/ http://www.people-press.org/2011/07/05/majority-sees-u-s-lea... http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/general_lifestyle/july_2011/50_say_space_shuttle_program_worth_what_it_cost_taxpayers http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/gen...