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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for August 9, 2021
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August 9, 2021: If they were offered—at no cost– the chance to take a trip into space and orbit the earth, 47% of voters say they’d be likely to do so. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 45% would not, and 8% are not sure.[1]
The totals include 28% who would be very likely to take the trip and 32% who say they would be not at all likely to take advantage of that opportunity.[1]
Most men would go into orbit, most women would not. Younger voters are more likely than their elders to go on a spaceflight.[1]
The survey also found that 37% think it’s a good idea for individuals and private companies to launch space flights. Twenty-four percent (24%) say it’s a bad idea, and 22% say neither good nor bad.[1]
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