NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has played an integral part in the world of computers and informations systems. Many people have witnessed a shuttle launch, but many do not realize all of the technological advances we have achieved through the space program. Over the last 40 years, it would take too long to mention all of the experiments in space that have lead to advances in our ability to perform calculations and process information.
GM has partnered with NASA to improve robotic technology. We have learned in class that when we are talking about robots, we are talking about information systems. NASA's value in technology has been in its ability to test objects and theories under the conditions of weightlessness. Many of the experiments performed have helped GM build safer cars and plants.
Today, Congress is meeting in committees to discuss cutting NASA's budget for the upcoming years. In addition to costing many people their jobs, this will also reduce many of the missions to space. Reducing missions to space will have a huge impact on the new technology. These budget cuts will affect our quality of life.
