![]() ![]() ![]() While these issues exist and should certainly not be ignored, the funds put forth to space exploration have a quantifiable impact and are no less of a priority. There is poverty and injustice in the world. There are issues that do plague us as a race. Soon, the Earth will simply not be big enough and we need to start considering our future as a species. Imagine a solar farm, capable of harvesting the solar winds this translates to an unlimited supply of energy for not just the United States, but the entire world! The human race is changing, and expanding. Did you know that to build a space elevator (a space-platform constructed with the intent of lifting substances into Earth’s orbit) would only cost $40 billion with 100% contingency, and half that for the baseline construction cost? There are endless possibilities, ranging from solar energy farms to revolutionary and cheap intercontinental transportation. ![]() If we decided to stop “wasting” money on space programs, we can say goodbye to many new developments that will be out of reach of garage scientist and we can expect to be overwhelmed with visitors in the skies above the US. Imagine now, that other powerful countries have satellites to spy on us and can position weapons directly above our country, dont you think it would be a good idea to be abloe to stave that off. Obviously we have seen the power of Google Maps (and that is only at the civilian level). One last point, we know that Russia and China have both put men in space and now even more countries are getting involved. Production of these product leads to redevelopment, sales and distribution – all of which leads to more jobs somebody has to build, sell, and repair. Spends the time and money to develop these products for use in space, but usually there are many civilian applications for the same products. Also, why take so much time and money to learn about Mars or any other planet, when we know so little about our own? We should learn more about Earth and the ocean before wasting time and money on Space exploration. Sure, it’s great that NASA can elevate technology to the next level time and time again, so why not make technology that directly benefits us? And as there are millions round the world who are starving to death, when people spend more and more money on space technology they should realize they are the killers. If we put our desires before our needs, then everyone loses out on a better standard of living. Alternatively, space exploration is a desire. Humanity is the number one priority keeping the human race alive is a necessity. While there are people on Earth who need help, they should be helped, rather than seeing money spent on sending robots onto other planets. The needs of humanity should always come first. It seems the authoritative powers have their heads way, way up in the clouds. But why bother spending all this money exploring space and finding out there was water on Mars at some point in the last few thousand years (we have water in Earth) when these same great minds could be applied to finding better ways to power humanity’s insatiable desire for energy, to feeding the starving millions around the globe, and generally making life down here better before looking up into the heavens. NASA’s Inventions and innovations that help the world.Many discoveries have been made as a result of Space Exploration.It is in man’s nature to explore his environment.Scientific knowledge has value beyond the measurements of cost.Could have been used for more impactful endeavors.The resources and efforts focused on space exploration could better humanity.Money is better used to help human lives in their own country.the new crisis on planet earth: finish your priorities before starting new ones.A commercial space industry is taking over.The Earth itself is not fully explored yet.Space exploration gives us no direct benefit.Billions of dollars are spent every year by the world’s space agencies, but does this money bring us any benefit, or should we pull the plug and spend it elsewhere? All the Yes points: ![]()
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