### Impact of Changes in Space Programs on Texas Economy #### Overview In the early 1970s, much of the U.S. space program was located at Johnson Space Center. The center had thousands of employees and was a primary site for U.S. research and development of manned spacecraft. The space center was also home to space station research, astronaut training, and aerospace medicine. In recent years, federal funding has been significantly decreased and many space programs have been eliminated. #### Question **These changes affected the Texas economy by —** A. a decrease in technological innovations B. the relocation of the International Space Station C. an increase in unemployment D. Washington D.C. becoming the “Space Capital” #### Analysis This multiple-choice question is designed to assess understanding of economic impacts due to changes in the space program in Texas. Students are to choose the most appropriate option describing how the reduced federal funding and elimination of space programs have impacted the Texas economy. Below the question, a navigation bar is shown with numbers 1 to 10 and a highlighted number 5, indicating the current position in a series of questions. ### Educational Insight This exercise illustrates the broader economic effects that can result when major government-funded programs undergo changes, impacting employment, technological advancements, and regional economic standings.

### Impact of Changes in Space Programs on Texas Economy #### Overview In the early 1970s, much of the U.S. space program was located at Johnson Space Center. The center had thousands of employees and was a primary site for U.S. research and development of manned spacecraft. The space center was also home to space station research, astronaut training, and aerospace medicine. In recent years, federal funding has been significantly decreased and many space programs have been eliminated. #### Question These changes affected the Texas economy by — A. a decrease in technological innovations B. the relocation of the International Space Station C. an increase in unemployment D. Washington D.C. becoming the “Space Capital” #### Analysis This multiple-choice question is designed to assess understanding of economic impacts due to changes in the space program in Texas. Students are to choose the most appropriate option describing how the reduced federal funding and elimination of space programs have impacted the Texas economy. Below the question, a navigation bar is shown with numbers 1 to 10 and a highlighted number 5, indicating the current position in a series of questions. ### Educational Insight This exercise illustrates the broader economic effects that can result when major government-funded programs undergo changes, impacting employment, technological advancements, and regional economic standings.