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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for May 22, 2019
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
May 22, 2019: If they had the chance, 43% of voters nationwide would go into space, land on the moon, and return to Earth. A ScottRasmussen.com survey found that total includes 56% of men and 31% of women.[1]
Those under 35 are more interested than their elders: 65% of the youngest group would take a trip to the moon. Just 21% of senior citizens have the same interest.
Seventy-three percent (73%) believe it's likely that a private company will send humans to the moon and back within five to 10 years. Seventy-one percent (71%) think NASA could achieve that goal by its target date of 2024.
Yesterday’s Number of the Day noted that 37% believe the government agency will get to the moon before private companies, while 36% believe private efforts will get there first. Another 27% are not sure who will win the race.
Fifty percent (50%) of voters believe that private companies will establish a colony on the moon or Mars within the next 25 years or so.
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- May 21, 2019 – 37 percent of voters believe NASA will send people to the moon before private companies
- May 20, 2019 – 74 percent of voters visit medical websites to research unfamiliar symptoms
- May 17, 2019 – 29% of American adults would feel safe riding in a self-driving car
- May 16, 2019 – 42 percent of American adults have owned a small business or want to
- May 15, 2019 – 14 states have joined the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
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