I want to Accompany the Space Shuttle Mission

As for the humanities lens, we will be looking at the philosophical question, why do we, as the human race peruse space exploration.

Growing up, I always wanted to be an astronaut. I was fascinated with space and the fact that I could one day travel through it. In my small town with a population of roughly 450, I soon realized that I was not on the same page as my community. As a child, you were expected to attend the same elementary through high school as your parents once had, then continue their legacy in the field in which they currently worked. This same process had been going on generation after generation, and it was almost like you were disgracing your community if you chose to break the cycle and leave the bubble you were raised in. For this reason, as well as some academic growth on my part, my dreams and aspirations shifted a bit. I still knew I wanted to do something

the stars! That would be incredible! I feel that civilians should travel in space because it could help research and give privileges. If you don't think so you should read this.

I was a curious boy. I was born and raised in Nashville TN alongside my older sister. Ever since I was seven, I’ve strived to be an astronaut and explore the expansions of space. After World War III, the United States rebooted their space program, with the funding and resources at an all time high. On the eve of my ninth birthday, I, along with the rest of the world, received the news that One of Jupiter’s moons was reached and prepared for colonization, marking the second space body fit to be home to humans after Mars. Graduating high school with a perfect record, I set my sights on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to jumpstart my career as a NASA Astronaut. Years past, Degrees were acquired, and preparations were made. Through the

I have gathered you all here to persuade you that space exploration is indeed worth the risk despite what a few people think. Those people think that exploration is a complete waste of time and money, but I would have to completely disagree with them because it has many benefits for the human race. Exploration is worth the risk, because it will give us information and resources that we didn’t have access to before we explored that place.

I chose to research the Apollo mission. NASA didn't want just to go to the moon and come back. They had goals that would help others through this mission. Nasa wanted to establish technology to meet other national interests in space. They wanted to know more about the space and not just about the moon. Through these missions NASA has learned more than all the missions done in the past.Another goal that NASA had was to achieve preeminence in space for the United States. The United States set a standard for space exploration. Another goal was to carry out a program of scientific exploration of the Moon. It means that they are doing this program to learn more about the Moon and about what there is on it. I am so glad to study what NASA has done

Staring up in awe at the magnificence of the Atlantis space shuttle, I instantly knew that I wanted to work for N.A.S.A. Seeing the shuttle for the first time in person fanned the spark of my passion for space into a flame, a flame that could not be put out. I knew I would not be stopping my efforts for working for N.A.S.A anytime soon.

Space exploration companies, such as NASA or SpaceX, work towards encouraging the new generations of students, which will supply the companies with well-equipped personnel in the future. For example, UniverseToday recently stated, “NASA’s education office has three goals: making the workforce stronger, encouraging students to pursue STEM careers (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and ‘engaging Americans in NASA’s missions.’ Other space agencies also have education components to assist with requirements in their own countries” (Howell, What Are). Another writer wrote how it inspires younger generations by saying, “You could either ask a child, ‘Would you like to become an aeronautical engineer whose job it is to design a plane 20 per cent more efficient than the previous model?’. Or you could ask, ‘Would you like to become an aeronautical engineer whose job it is to design a spaceship that could fly to Mars?’. Guess which question is more likely to inspire him or her to study and dream of achieving great things?” (Intini, 10 Reasons). The programs made available by space agencies are beneficial to those seeking education, and will provide valuable learning even if they do not wish to pursue space exploration. Along with education, space agencies have the potential to instill ambitious morals in future generations. The hunger for exploration, which has motivated people to risk their lives, characterizes humanity. Without this ambition, our ancestors would have never left Africa, or set foot on the moon; we would have never made the achievement of searching a comet for life like the Rosetta Mission did in 2014 (Intini, 10 Reasons). Thus, by continuing exploration, the human race can work towards determining the eternal question of “Are we alone in the universe?”, and make

Ever since I was seven years old, I was dramatically fascinated by outer space and set out every day to learn more about it, whether it be through the Internet or

Picture a typical 5th grade class at a career day. The young boys and girls are full of jitters and excitement to learn about the future careers of their choice. Some will choose the typical banker or lawyer approach, but what about the child who dreams to be an astronaut? Is this a realistic goal? Is there even a need for space exploration in today’s world? The answer is yes. Space Exploration is still central to discovering the vast universe.

As a child, I, like many others, wanted to be an astronaut. Nothing fascinated me more than space shuttles or moon landings. I begged my parents to get me model rockets for Christmas; Neil Armstrong was my hero. But as I grew older, I realized exactly why I loved space-- it was a frontier. The pushing of boundaries; to see all that can be seen-- that was what truly captivated my attention. I’ve found my drive in life is to gain as much knowledge and experiences as I can, so that I may better myself.

Ask a hundred people why they would want to go to the moon and I doubt they could give lengthy answer. Why don’t you try asking an astronaut instead? And there it is! An astronaut could probably give you a why. A “why” driven by emotion and interest.

The reason I want to be a fellow at the Mission Continues is because I want to be a part of something great. I want to wake up in the morning and know that I'm doing some good for someone and their families and friends. I know that it won't be easy, but that is the best part. The amount of effort you are willing to put in shows how much you care about the particular activity that you are doing. You ask why i would want to be fellow, and I say who wouldn't.

I think it would be cool to be an astronaut because you would never know what was going to happen. In the movie that we just watched in class they never knew what was going to happen and what was expected to happen. It would be just one big thrill to have no idea what might happen next could it be life or could it be death.

Although I am undecided, I have demonstrated an interest in astronomy because I find the mysteriousness of outer space to be absolutely fascinating. Because I have always lived in Los Angeles I have never really had the pleasure of seeing a night sky full of stars, but after a camping trip I finally saw the stars and fell in love them. Although I am fascinated with outer space, I do not think that I would ever want to go to outer space since I am terrified with what may be out there, and how it seems to be never ending. Despite this I would still like to study the stars and everything else that is in outer space since it has the capability to provide insight as to how the human race can survive for millions of more years. Additionally, the possibility of there being another planet where life exists, like in Star Wars, is something that would love to discover.