Why are U.S. Tax Payers Funding Space Problems?

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NASA’s James Webb telescope gets hit by a micrometeroid​

Engadget


There's some room for debate about how much of the U.S. federal budget should be spent on foreign aid. Even if not in the Constitution feeding famine victims may help elevate the U.S. in stature within the community of nations.

But what benefit for the U.S. People from a big expensive telescope this vulnerable? Is god sending congress NASA a message here?

Webb telescope's massive mirror hit by micrometeoroid​

CNN