Annual budget CAD $332.2 million (2010-2011)
Clearly not enough.
The Canadarm, developed by the Canadian Space Agency, cost about $108 million to design and build.
The Canadian Space Agency's annual budget is approximately $350 million CAD, as of 2021. This budget funds various initiatives and programs related to space exploration, research, and technology development.
Canada does not have its own space shuttle program. Canadian astronauts have historically participated in space missions through partnerships with other space agencies, such as NASA. The costs associated with launching astronauts or payloads into space vary depending on the mission and the space agency involved.
As of recent data, the UK government allocates approximately £500 million annually to its space program, which includes funding for various initiatives within the UK Space Agency and contributions to international projects. This investment supports satellite technology, research, and collaborations with organizations like the European Space Agency. The overall spending can vary yearly based on specific projects and priorities in the space sector.
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Space tourism opportunities are limited and expensive, with only theRussian Space Agency providing transport. The price for a flight to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz spacecraft is $20--28 million.
Not at the momentNASA has no known plans of making and using space shuttles in the future. However, there are various other companies and agencies who are working their way toward shuttle-like vehicles. India's space program is currently testing prototypes of a much smaller shuttle, as is the US-based Sierra Nevada Corporation with its Dream Chaser space plane. The US Air Force uses small, unmanned space planes for reconnaissance. Finally, the ESA (European Space Agency) is funding projects to build spaceplanes.
The cost to become an astronaut varies depending on the country and space agency. In the US, becoming a NASA astronaut can involve significant costs for education, training, and medical evaluations. However, these costs are typically covered by the government or space agency.
The United States military receives funding through its specific branches (e.g., the Space Force) for space-related activities. The exact amount allocated for space exploration within the military budget varies each year and is determined through congressional appropriations.
It is subjective to label NASA's spending as "waste." NASA's budget is allocated to various programs and missions that help advance scientific research, technology development, and exploration of space. While NASA faces budget overruns and delays like many large organizations, the agency strives to make efficient use of its funding to achieve its goals.
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