Jim Bridenstine: “When the Constellation program was cancelled in 2010, some people…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2016

When the Constellation program was cancelled in 2010, some people said, 'why go back to the moon? We've already been there.'

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Bridenstine reflects on the importance of returning to the moon despite previous explorations.

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