VOICED: Dark clouds in Florida as shuttle program winds down

The video discusses the impending end of the Space Shuttle program and its impact on NASA workers and the Florida economy. With only four launches remaining, many workers face job uncertainty. The video draws parallels to the economic downturn following the Apollo program's end. The Obama administration's plans for NASA include a $6 billion investment but also the cancellation of the Constellation program, which many saw as a job opportunity. Instead, the focus shifts to private operators for manned spaceflights. A summit in Florida addresses job creation for affected workers, and President Obama plans to discuss his space vision in an upcoming conference.

What measures are being discussed to create jobs for unemployed space workers?

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What are the potential job losses associated with the shuttle program's transition?

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