Yes. It spurred and sped up development in many ways across many disciplines.
2. Should NASA build a space station as part of an international project with other countries?
No. It just adds complications and cost to the projects.
3. Do you think NASA should send astronauts to Mars?
Yes.
4. Was sending a chimpanzee to space a good idea?
Yes. Actually, the first were squirrel monkeys. One of them, Baker, lived for about 25 years after his flight.
5. Is ending the Space Shuttle program a good idea?
No. There is no replacement for it at this time.
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