U.S. is Dominant in Outer Space (4035) The U.S. preeminence in outer space can be seen in comparisons of various nations' spending and resource commitments to space. Nearly 60 cents out of every dollar spent globally on space is spent by NASA. The US military space budget similarly outpaces that of the rest of the world. As a reflection of its national commitment to space, the United States dedicates more money per capita toward space than any other nation.
The U.S. preeminence in outer space can be seen in comparisons of various nations' spending and resource commitments to space. Nearly 60 cents out of every dollar spent globally on space is spent by NASA. The US military space budget similarly outpaces that of the rest of the world. As a reflection of its national commitment to space, the United States dedicates more money per capita toward space than any other nation.