Space Policies

• All of the candidates proposals: http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/research/4237347.html
• editorial on lack of support for NASA by candidates:

"Should the next president decide to delay or cancel our next generation spacecraft and rockets for partisan reasons, he or she will be condemning the United States to second-class status in space for decades to come. Delays or cancellations will cause a massive loss of capability as the work force with the knowledge and expertise to take us back to the moon and beyond will retire or move on to other careers. The United States has committed itself to this new direction. The next president must ratify such a commitment." http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/5639799.html

Barack Obama:

• Develop the next generation of space vehicles, and complete the international space station. *Delay plans to return to moon and push on to mars,
• Continue unmanned missions, and use NASA to monitor the forces and effects of climate change, support scientific research, and maintain surveillance to strengthen national security. *Keep weapons out of space
• Official Space Policy:

http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=26647

• Commentary: his policy delays Constellation project 5 yrs to pay for education plan

http://www.spacepolitics.com/2007/11/20/obama-cut-constellation-to-pay-for-education/

Hilary Clinton:

• Pursuing an ambitious 21st century Space Exploration Program, by implementing a balanced strategy of robust human spaceflight, expanded robotic spaceflight, and enhanced space science activities.
• Developing a comprehensive space-based Earth Sciences agenda, including full funding for NASA’s Earth Sciences program and a space-based Climate Change Initiative that will help us secure the scientific knowledge we need to combat global warming.
• Promoting American leadership in aeronautics by reversing funding cuts to NASA’s and FAA’s aeronautics R&D budget.
• Official Space Policy:

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/view/?id=3566

• Commentary: No commitment to more funding for NASA

http://www.thespacereview.com/article/997/1

John McCain:

• "John McCain have been a strong supporter of NASA and the space program. He is proud to have sponsored legislation authorizing funding consistent with the President’s vision for the space program, which includes a return of astronauts to the Moon in preparation for a manned mission to Mars. He believes support for a continued US presence in space is of major importance to America’s future innovation and security. He has also been a staunch advocate for ensuring that NASA funding is accompanied by proper management and oversight to ensure that the taxpayers receive the maximum return on their investment. John McCain believes curiosity and a drive to explore have always been quintessential American traits. This has been most evident in the space program, for which he will continue his strong support."
• Official Statement: https://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues/7366faf9-d504-4abc-a889-9c08d601d8ee.htm
• strong space advocate!