The beginning of the 2008 U.S. Presidential Primaries is now only three days away (Iowa on January 3, 2008), yet one topic we have heard almost nothing about is that of space exploration. Based on an extensive content review I have just completed — examining the candidates’ official campaign websites, published speeches and public comments — the topic of space exploration rarely comes up, and it is even more rare for a candidate to have stated any sort of formal position.
Based on campaign websites and published speeches, here are the candidates’ positions and viewpoints on space exploration (listed alphabetically by party) Read the rest of this entry »