Reagan and Obama A Comparison of Space Policy - 787 Words

Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama both served two terms as president of the United States. As president, both men enjoyed a measure of success with the space program and NASA in general. Each president chose a different set of goals for NASA, however. These goals reflect the presidents’ views on America’s place in the world as a scientific and commercial leader as well as the times in which the two presidents served. President Ronald Reagan inherited the space policy of his predecessor, Jimmy Carter and was not satisfied with its current objectives and lack of direction (Logsdon, 1995). He put together a transition team to draft a new chapter for NASA which was left in an â€Å"untenable position† by Carter’s lack of direction for the agency. The NASA transition team leader, George Low, remarked that NASA can be â€Å"the best in American accomplishment and inspiration for all citizens† (Logsdon, 1995). 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