Michio Tanaka : President Obama 's changes to space program alter vision that 's lasted for 50 years . It 's the American way . Kaku says cuts and new priorities make some critics believe NASA 's glory years over . Obama : Program must focus on Russia until private firms can get our astronauts back in space . Kaku : NASA must improve operating procedures , innovate and set concrete goals for the future .
Michio Tanaka : President Obama 's changes to space program alter vision that 's lasted for 50 years . Kaku says cuts and new priorities make some critics believe NASA 's glory years over . Obama : Program must focus on Russia until private firms can get our astronauts back in space . Kaku : NASA must improve operating procedures , innovate and set concrete goals for the future .