Thousands more jobs will be created indirectly. These are jobs our country not only needs but must have to maintain its leadership in space exploration.

The new NASA budget includes funding for a commercial crew
program which if enacted will:

• Create over 5,000 direct jobs here in the United States
• Minimize dependence on Russia after the retirement of the Space Shuttle
  by flying American astronauts on American vehicles
• Ensure the US does not lose access to the International Space Station
  —a project that represents $100 billion US taxpayer dollars
• Help the US maintain its leadership in space exploration
• Allow NASA to focus their efforts on goals to explore destinations
  beyond low-Earth orbit
• Save the US taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars

The American economy and the future of our space program need
your support now more than ever. Please take a few minutes to send your message to Congress and share your thoughts on why you support a Commercial Crew Program. We applaud your efforts to make a meaningful impact on America's future in space and we thank you for your support!

*Source: Commercial Spaceflight Federation