Space station sparks debate amid rising costs and doubts
In Cape Canaveral a fierce debate surrounds NASA's space station as costs rise to 15 through 32 billion and timelines slip. Proponents say the project preserves U.S. leadership, while critics like Sen. Proxmire and James Van Allen question its value, funding, and mission.
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