Natalie Gonnella
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Friday may mark the last flight of the US shuttle program, but Americans are adamant that US space exploration must continue.
As NASA prepares for the final lift off of the 30 year program, a new poll from the Pew Research Center reveals that nearly six in ten Americans agree that it is essential that the country continue to be a world leader in space exploration.
And reflecting on the program's 135 flights, 55% of Americans view the shuttle program as a good investment for the nation, with Republicans being the most supportive of US innovation in space exploration:
Majorities in nearly all demographic groups say it is essential that the U.S. continue to be at the vanguard of space exploration. And partisan groups largely agree that American leadership is vital, although this view is more prevalent among Republicans.
Two-thirds of Republicans (67%) say the nation must continue to play an international leadership role in space exploration; smaller majorities of Democrats (54%) and independents (57%) say this.
With just 48 hours to go before lift off, Pew's full analysis is available to view here.
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