Question

Prepare a two- to three-page research paper highlighting the contributions of a NASA space center and its effects on the local and national economy and culture. Choose a NASA space center to research, and then follow the steps provided to research, plan, and write your paper. Use this information about the research process and other links throughout the activity as a guide.

Make a list of questions that will help you conduct research on the topic. Get started by considering these questions that may help you better understand the topic:

What is the name and location of the space center you chose?
What are some of the space center’s most significant contributions?
How was the space center impacted by the retirement of the space shuttle program in 2011? How has this change affected future events scheduled at the space center?
What effect does this space center have on the economy and culture of the state where it’s located?
What is the national yearly budget for NASA? If possible, find out how much money is allotted to and spent by the space center you chose.
How would proposed budget cuts likely impact this space center and NASA’s role as a leader in space travel?
Now write down two more questions that will help you strengthen the arguments in your research paper. The questions could be about the space center you chose or NASA’s impact on the economy and culture

Answer 1

To further strengthen the arguments in your research paper on the contributions of a NASA space center and its effects on the local and national economy and culture, consider the following additional questions:

1. How does the space center you chose contribute to scientific research and technological advancements in the field of space exploration?
2. What collaborations or partnerships does the space center have with other organizations or institutions, both within and outside the United States, and how do these partnerships enhance its contributions and impact?

By exploring these questions, you can gather more specific and detailed information about the space center's scientific and technological advancements as well as its collaborations and partnerships, which will further highlight its significance and impact on the economy, culture, and overall advancements in the field of space exploration.