The space program and helping soldiers: Tuesday on 'Capital Insider'

August 24, 2010 - 09:38 AM
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If you want to see a space shuttle launch from Cape Canaveral, you only have two chances left.

Whether you like it or not, in a few years, we're not flying to the International Space Station anymore. Instead the President wants our missions to focus on Mars and let private contractors handle the other stuff. 

So what does that mean for those core states that rely on NASA to stay afloat? They need help from the federal government.

The Obama administration has set up The President's Task Force on Space Industry Workforce and Economic Development. Yes, it's a snazzy title, but it's also quite the concept. The Commerce Department and NASA have teamed up to help develop of plan for what happens after the space shuttles are grounded for good.

We have someone from Commerce talking to us about how to invest $40 million (yes, you read that right!) in transition assistance. It's coming fom the federal government and I want to hear from you. How do you think it should be spent? Do you think the White House has the right idea focusing on mars instead of the ISS? Is $40 million enough? Send me an email at rschatz@tbd.com or tweet us at @CapitalInsider.

We also have a great guest on veterans' affairs. A company called Dynamic Research Corporation is developing some new technology to help veterans who are transitioning back into civilian life.

They specialize in traumatic brain injuries and psychological health for current military members and veterans.

She'll join us on tonight's show to talk about some of the issues veterans are dealing with and how to handle them.

See you tonight!

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