James Lovell , Obama , Neil Armstrong criticize manned space flight plans . President NASA set to officially announce his space plans Thursday . If it does , we should institute a program which will give us the very best chance of achieving that goal . '' Obama 's plans would shift funding away from human space flight program . 7,000 astronauts applaud plan for overall increase in NASA funding .
James Lovell , Obama , Neil Armstrong criticize manned space flight plans . President NASA set to officially announce his space plans Thursday . Obama 's plans would shift funding away from human space flight program . 7,000 astronauts applaud plan for overall increase in NASA funding .