Gallup Releases New Poll About the Space Program — Public Is Favorable

Gallup released a new poll today of what Americans think about the space program. Overall, they appear quite supportive, with 58% saying that the space program has brought enough benefits to justify its costs. As for NASA funding, 46% think the current level is right, and 14% would like to see it increased. Also, 45% think NASA is doing a good job, and another 13% think it is doing an excellent job. The poll was taken July 10-12, 2009.