Bush space plans face tepid public support in AP Ipsos poll
An AP Ipsos poll finds 55 percent favor domestic programs over space funding, 48 percent back Bush's moon Mars expansion, 48 percent oppose. Most back human spaceflight, yet robots option wins 57 percent. Shuttles may retire by decade end to pursue next generation craft.
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Ohio selected for new 1.5 billion uranium enrichment plant
A southern Ohio town Piketon won over Kentucky for a $1.5 billion facility to create hundreds of high paying jobs. USEC Inc says the shuttered Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant will be operational by decade's end using existing infrastructure to cut costs. Union leaders question USEC finances as it faces industry competition and a $500 million long term debt.
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Split Opinion on Expanding Space Travel After Shuttle Disaster
After the February space shuttle accident that killed seven astronauts, opinions diverge on whether the United States should continue sending humans into space. Supporters call for renewed programs and safety reforms, while opponents urge caution and alternative research paths.
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