Neil DeGrasse Tyson - Keynote Speech - 28th National Space Symposium

Keynote speech given at the 28th National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, CO.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson speaks about space as culture and why NASA is good for the nation, not just as an economic driver, but as a driver for dreams and innovation.

Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson is the previous host of NOVA Science Now on PBS, and host of Cosmos on FOX.
He is the Director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York.
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4 Minutes of this video courtesy of The Space Foundation.

[mindexpandingknowledge]

How can you not be moved by his speech? We desperately need to reinvigorate this world or we all fall into barbarism.

[pedroakjr]

this man made me wanna become american president just to double NASA's budget.

[acidcharon]

10 years later and its still bone crushing...

[AboxoroxRoxursox]

My only wish is that someone this magnificient could win a place of power in our government.

[daylight]

I love this man's passion and everything he stands for!

[ginawang]

Great man ! I hope the world hears what he has to say to advance humanity forward

[LEDewey_MD]

Lengthy, but NECESSARY, AWE-INSPIRING, MOTIVATING AND EDUCATING presentation. Kudos to Neil DeGrasse Tyson!!

[quakerninja]

I just want to take a moment to say, you shaved really well today.

[roberttremaine]

Neil, what a passionate scientist. I really admire this guy! Also a brillante communicater! Thanks Neil.

[sjkba]

Just make Tyson head of any country and I'll happily move there!

[taikoman]

A PENNY FOR NASA!!!!
That should be a national slogan.

[ZagrosŞêxbizin]

SpaceX is doing exactly what Neil wanted 8 years ago time stamp : 28:00

[bruceh]

His passion says a lot and it's inspiring. Thanks Mr. Neil.

[cahawks]

“We went to the moon and we discovered Earth.”

This man is a poet.

[williej]

The more I here him talk the more I have love for this man we need more people like him!

[mohdsadiqalzikry]

An adult scientist is a kid who never grow up. That is the true side of Tyson and every scientist or science student fascinated deeply about the fascinating nature of nature. That was the best speech ever performed by Tyson. I hope it have made a difference.

[flippjon]

lol the ppl below this comment are the same couple of ppl that keep trolling this video

Neil deGrasse Tyson is my hero!

[pking]

Awesome speech. 44 dislikes must be from politicians, religious leaders, and lawyers.

[Raiateapf]

I'm European and i approve this message!

[gazimbo]

Could listen to this man all day. Why aren't the world leaders listening to him.