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Debate over NASA budget scale and taxpayer value

April 5, 2026Chris Combs (iterative design enjoyer), Peter Hague

Chris Combs and Peter Hague push back on claims that NASA is a waste of taxpayer money, arguing the agency budget is small in context and that complaints about oversight and cost are exaggerated.

For the "NASA is a waste of taxpayer money" crowd, here's a good thread that puts the agency's paltry budget in perspective
Yes, NASA famously gets *trillions* of dollars with no oversight.
I keep hearing people tell me how expensive space is. How its such a frivolous waste. Its utter nonsense.
Chris Combs (iterative design enjoyer)
Peter Hague
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