Exploration And Exploration : The Future Of Space Exploration

Although space exploration is now being emphasized on and invested in, what does this do to benefit earth or even every individual who lives on Earth? Many writers, engineers, mathematicians, and chemists can agree that space exploration is going to provide more research for medicine and environmental factors. Others may also argue that the risks of exploring another planet will be too damaging because the life or atmosphere as it is will not be the same after humans have made their print on it.

Humans have dreamed of leaving the earth and traveling space for many years, and up to this day they have taken many steps in the right direction. Yet, with every new frontier they approach, new problems loom over the horizon. Some of these problems arise right here on Earth. Some of the issues have been resolved, such as escaping the forces of gravity to reach outer space. Most of the problems are far more arduous and the solutions need more time to be worked out properly. In “The Coming Schism” by James E. and Alcestis R. Oberg, they posit that humans can colonize space. Humans need to buckle up and build the technology which will help to solve problems that would arise to

Thesis Statement: Space exploration would help achieve a better future, pursuit the economy, and increase raw material.

Humans and other species navigate by determining their current position and planning a course to a desired goal. Navigation normally occurs in the 1-g environments experienced on Earth, but a new environment was added as the Soviet Union and the United States competed for supremacy during the space race of the mid 20th century. Outer space posed many new problems, including the challenge of navigating in microgravity. The first human in space was Soviet pilot and cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in 1961, but the first reports of gravity-related problems surfaced with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Apollo program during the 1960s and 70s (Homick, Lyndon, & Miller, 1975). With current plans for expanded space exploration, it

“That 's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. Neil Armstrong 's 1969 lunar landing was one of humanity 's greatest accomplishments. Since then, we have found that an infinite supply of knowledge and resources await us just outside our atmosphere. Today, however, critics are beginning to argue more and more that the cost of space exploration is too high, and therefore new technological developments should be left to the private sector rather than the taxpayers pockets. Some feel that the funding of NASA and space exploration is no longer necessary or important, but whether funded privately or b the government, funding of space exploration is imperative because NASA is essentially the only agency with the technological

Space exploration is the future of humanity. As technology improves, new solutions arise to answer the question of sustaining life outside Earth. Many types of life support systems are developed and used on regular missions. However, determining the most suitable life support system for missions on Mars presents a challenge that this paper will solve. This article compares different life support systems using the Equivalent System Mass (ESM), which measures the relative cost of hardware based on its mass, volume, power, and cooling requirements. Bioregenerative systems are more practicable and secure for longer missions as they avoid the cost of constant food supply. However, the ESM shows that the higher initial cost of bioregenerative systems makes it way more expensive than the Physical/Chemical systems for long-duration missions. For short duration missions, the least expensive life support uses direct provision of water, oxygen and food from Earth. As Mars missions aren’t brief, the physical/chemical life support system is the most suitable. The ESM breakeven analysis confirms these well-known and widely accepted results. The conclusion makes the substantial past efforts to develop bioregenerative life support appear impractical.

We began questioning what was there for us, the planets and the space. Although we have been wondering and studying astrology since the beginning of time, we find ourselves most preoccupied with the idea now. Much like all new adventures and explorations, there has been failures. I am not here to talk about the failures that have happened though, just to let you know there are numerous there to be accounted for. Instead we shall look at the developments. During the Red Scare, a country competition to get to the new land first and claim or stake it like playing the board game Risk, most of our best outer space designing was made. The first rocket was USSR’s “Sputnik 1” on October 4th, 1957. It was then followed by the first live being in orbit 1957 by the USSR, the 1st human spaceflight in 1961 by the USSR, the first spacewalk in 1965 by the USSR, the first moon landing of America with “Apollo 11” in 1969, and the first space station in 1971. Although there is much controversy to the moon landing of July 20th 1969, I include it for the sake of history being remembered that way regardless to peoples’ preferences on it being either real or fake. Fruit flies, monkeys, dogs and other animals were sent to the new world and launched into what some people pay 20-35 million US $s to do. Yes, space tourism hit its hikes, between the years 2001-2009, sending mostly celebrities past the skies for a ten day visit of the New World for a starting price

Space exploration has brought with it numerous advances and changes to the world. Included in these changes are the significant impacts to America’s cultural landscape. America’s cultural perception has been shaped by fear, patriotism, and a division between the Country. Throughout Margaret Lazarus Dean’s memoir Leaving Orbit, she explored many of these changes as they happened throughout the almost sixty years that American’s, and the world, have been leaving Earth. Dean delves into the initial launches throughout the 50’s and 60’s, describing both the unease and loyalty to country that drove space flight forward and allowed for the cultural landscape American’s live in today.

August 20, 1969. The scene is the front yard of a cozy suburban home. Little Thomas lies in the grass and gazes to the stars. Only a month before, Neil Armstrong uttered the famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” These words inspired Little Thomas. He gazes to the stars. Gazes and dreams, dreams of a time when he would bounce between stars, moons, and planets like there was no distance between them at all. Thomas thinks, “I can’t wait! I’m gonna be an astronaut! I’m gonna go to the Moon! To Mars! I’m gonna go all the way to Pluto! Distance is gonna mean nothing, by the time I’m all grown up, I’m gonna be able to go anywhere in the universe I wanna!”

The word future, is something that gets thrown around a good bit and why is that? Most think of the future as, what is going to happen tomorrow? A week from now? Or simply, what kind of life will my kids have when they are older? While a smaller few, will ask the question, what does the future look like for Earth and its population? Sure, this could mean living in outer space like some TV shows like to showcase to their viewers, but more importantly is the fact that there are resources and other necessities that can be taken from space to ensure the very livelihoods of every sole on Earth. To make this happen, the United States need to keep funding their space exploration projects to make these fairytales, a reality. Though this process

For past decades of space exploration, radiation had been extremely dangerous and troublesome for the astronauts and engineers. Since excessive amounts of radiation are highly lethal, it is questioned if it is ever possible to place astronauts on the inhabitable terrain of Mars. However, in the modern world of technology, engineers at NASA Langley Research Center have been working in collaboration for the Radworks project to build protective habitats to help mitigate the issues of radiation, especially solar radiation from solar flares. Prototypes that were built became the potential blueprints of the human safe houses on Mars for more life threatening events such as a solar particle event that usually last around two days. In addition, the

Space exploration is declining because funding for it has gone down. Public and government interest has waned as there does not appear to any direction or goal; whereas, other countries have dramatically increased their commitment to space. Examples are China, sending men to space and India, which is sending satellites to Mars. Space exploration drives economies and consequently, these other countries are becoming industrial powerhouses. America is in danger of losing its place as a leader in everything connected with space. The discoveries that have stemmed from research in space exploration, have given us scientific discoveries such as MRI and laser devices, economic benefits such as global internet service and telecommunications and

Look above, and you will see a sky with endless possibilities. The past millennium can be described as the exploration era. In merely one thousand years, humanity has managed to learn to travel the seas, develop automobiles, and innovate aeronautic machines. However, no other invention is as important as leaving the planet on a space shuttle. Up to the year 2000, the farthest humankind has ever been to is the moon. Ask SpaceX’s CEO Elon Musk about the current pace of space exploration, and he’ll answer with not satisfactory. Human beings have never been one to delay an expedition. Although many factors contribute to the advancement of space colonization, economic, medical, and motivational factors are the three main elements.

Is the United States Wasting Our Money in Space or Would it be Better Used at Home?

Movies like Star Trek may make space exploration look easy, but it is no walk in the park. Space projects take years of planning and development. Part of the reason why it takes such an extensive period of time is because scientists have to come up with a spacecraft capable of sustaining human life, develop spacesuits that can support human life, and gather nutritious food and medicine for the journey. Obviously, scientists must consider a multitude of variables before sending someone into space.