VOICED: Dark clouds in Florida as shuttle program winds down

The video discusses the impending end of the Space Shuttle program and its impact on NASA workers and the Florida economy. With only four launches remaining, many workers face job uncertainty. The video draws parallels to the economic downturn following the Apollo program's end. The Obama administration's plans for NASA include a $6 billion investment but also the cancellation of the Constellation program, which many saw as a job opportunity. Instead, the focus shifts to private operators for manned spaceflights. A summit in Florida addresses job creation for affected workers, and President Obama plans to discuss his space vision in an upcoming conference.

What is the main concern of NASA workers as the Space Shuttle program nears its end?

• The delay in future missions

• The safety of future launches

• The loss of jobs

• The increase in launch costs

What historical event is compared to the potential economic decline in Florida due to the end of the Shuttle program?

• The end of the Cold War

• The Great Depression

• The end of the Apollo program

• The 2008 financial crisis

What is the Obama administration's plan for NASA's future?

• To continue the Shuttle program

• To focus on Mars exploration

• To hire private operators for manned spaceflights

• To increase the number of moon missions

How much new funding has the White House pledged for NASA?

• $4 billion

• $6 billion

• $5 billion

• $7 billion

What is the main topic of the conference President Obama will host in Florida?

• Plans for future space exploration

• The history of the Apollo program

• The safety of space missions

• The economic impact of the Shuttle program