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A source from the US Space Agency (NASA) said the agency is considering ending all research programs related to the International Space Station (ISS) within 12 months.
to control budget shortages.
The agency is suffering from a decrease in funding as the government is busy prioritizing to pay for damages caused by Hurricane Katrina. Kirk Shireman, NASA's space program deputy director, said: 'All this is being considered. We currently have a budget deficit. We are reviewing some views'.
NASA has just completed a space shuttle launch into space after spending more than $ 1.3 billion to improve the safety of this mission . In addition, they have spent more than $ 300 million to upgrade the international space station last year.
To address this situation, NASA is expected to not conduct ISS-related research in 2007, but may resume research activities in the next year or two. Other research programs will focus on exploring the Moon and preparing for flights to Mars.
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