Supporters at a rally want to continue the Constellation program and extend the shuttle program. Image credit: Alan Walters, awaltersphoto.com. Used by permission.
About 2,000 people turned out for a "Save Our Space Exploration" rally in Titusville, Florida on Saturday. Organized by union leaders, the event focused on preserving jobs at Kennedy Space Center, vital to the economy on the Space Coast. "Canceling the Constellation program is a movement away from what we Floridians know that we made happen," said Brian Dempsey Secretary/Treasurer of Florida AFL/CIO. "Space Coast, space travel — that's Florida. That's what we're known for. This is not a small matter. This is a huge fight that we're going to have to buckle down to win. It's going to take serious dedication and determination."
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