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The next administration will likely gut NASA to pay for the Iraq war, but there are a number of scenarios where rivalry with Russia, China and/or India could see spending at historic levels in the twentyteens (Russia-China vs. US-India being most likely, although Russia may try to play both sides of the fence if Putin has himself declared dictator for life).
This is unlikely as the recurring cost of the Iraq War will decrease as the US disengages. It's also unlikely that a replay of the US-Soviet Moon race will ever happen again, however if China does declare a race to the Moon a relatively small increase (say 20%) in NASA's budget should ensure US victory.
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The problem is it is not just a political one, it is one where view, intention, actions and directive count for a lot more than just who can throw the most money at it.
So what if the USA gets back to the Moon first and simply loses out to a slower competitor who when they get there expands and dominates the Moon.
Chan eil mi aig a bheil ùidh ann an gleidheadh an status quo; Tha mi airson cur às e.
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