Should America Invest In Outer Space

As humans, we are born with a natural desire to learn and discover. With space exploration, we are able to do just that. In an online essay called “Is Space Exploration Worth the Cost”, Dr. Joan Vernikos,

Space exploration is a subject of much debate in regards to its funding. There has always been a divide in opinions on space exploration. Many people, usually engineers or those in the field of science, have been in favor of space exploration and the innovations it could bring. Other people, such as politicians and businessmen, see space exploration as a waste of funding that does not result in profit or benefits. However, aerospace engineers are currently planning several space programs that could bring many benefits to the United States. Investing in space exploration will benefit the U.S. in the future by contributing knowledge, providing resources, and possibly finding another habitable planet.

Along with the technological advances and new theories of the last century, humans have developed a need to explore beyond the known of the final frontier. This resource of knowledge has led to superstitions and concerns about what could happen if people pursue this want of space exploration. Among these concerns are national finances, the world’s health, and ethical standpoints of what really could be waiting on the other side for those who dare venture into the unknown.

From the discovery of fire by ancient ancestors to modern space explorations, it has been curiosity and the pursuit for a better future that has made humanity explores the vast, never-ending space. As Neil Armstrong once said, “Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man 's desire to understand.” Curiosity, exploration, reaching new heights, discovering new things, and unraveling the deepest mysteries is core part of human characteristics. Is space exploration really desirable at a time when so much needs doing on Earth? It is a rather often-asked question by many Americans. However, before one can criticize the efforts in space, regarding monetary efforts, one must take into consideration how the human species have advanced. Indeed, Space exploration should be funded because of the importance of the Mars programs and new technology.

Space exploration funding has been drastically reduced since the conclusion of the Space Race. Even though the Space Race is no longer relevant, it has positively affected human civilization, and we should continue to invest in space exploration to continue this trend. The first and primary reason we should continue to work with space is to aid industries on earth. Most notable is the use of satellites for purposes such as commercial communications, the GPS system, and meteorology. The second reason is because humans have an inherent hunger for knowledge, and space funding helps us develop technology for seeing what’s beyond earth. Space probes such as New Horizons and telescopes such as the James Webb Telescope have expanded our knowledge

As technology rapidly improves the reach that humanity has on the universe continues to expand. While the Appalachian Mountain range, was once a limiting factor for the inhabitants of America, it has now expanded to the unimaginable depths of space. Space is now the new frontier, and has been following the advancements in space travel and aeronautics stemming from the presidency of John F. Kennedy. Moving forward the question now remains as to whether we should continue to lead in furthering knowledge regarding space travel, or remained focused on an “Earth First” mentality. Space exploration is important because it helps create a society that refuses to stagnate as well as a building block for the future and advancing the sciences.

The defining feature of mankind has been the continual desire to transcend boundaries. The late 1950s signalled the beginning of the Space Age, or an age of discovery on a completely unexplored medium, outer space. We have not looked back since the 1957 launch of the Russian satellite Sputnik, sending satellites, mammals, and eventually men and women into space with missions every year after 1957. While manned space exploration has had many successes in the past fifty years, one of the main issues facing it today is the availability of food to astronauts. Quite simply, carrying the requisite amount of food on board spacecraft is devilishly problematic.

Do you think we should spend valuable resources on space exploration? In “Future of Space Exploration,”, “Leaving Mainstreet,”, “Neil deGrasse Tyson on the Future of U.S. Space Exploration After Curiosity,”, and “A Trip to Mars Could Cause Damage in Astronauts’ Brains,”, the authors explored this same question. Even though some people may think that we should not spend valuable resources on space exploration, it is obvious that we should.

Mankind has always been fascinated with exploring the unknown. From sailing to distant lands to someday setting foot on other planets, the spirit of exploration is the same. Bur now with the current economic situation and the high cost of sending people to space, NASA is being looked at as a way to free up some much needed funds. Although, there is many problems here on planet Earth that need addressing, the benefits of space exploration far out weight the disadvantages. Space exploration has given us more advanced technology, advances in the medical field, and a boost to the economy and these facts cannot be disputed.

In conclusion, I believe that space exploration is needed even though the cost of exploration is expensive and not easy to estimate since the cost includes both tangible and intangible benefits. As far as answering the black and white question, “Do the benefits outweigh the costs?” is not a simple one, but I believe it is yes, the cost is worth the benefits that are

In the early 60s, President John F. Kennedy led America into a space race against the Soviet Union. American men and women across the nation backed this goal, allowing NASA to take great leaps in advancing its space exploration programs. This unified nation fulfilled its goal, and Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. However, since then, America’s space exploration has only declined. Funding for NASA has been drastically cut, thus greatly limiting the opportunities for exploring the cosmos. Understanding and exploring the universe is detrimental to the advancement of the United States and opens the door for vast possibilities. If the government chooses to limits its own advancement, then that responsibility must fall

You hear a lot of people saying that space research is cool but it is typically a waste of money and valuable resources that could be used to benefit our own planet and the many problems that we have all over earth today. But I completely, one hundred percent agree on the further exploration of space for different reasons such as: we are living in a virtual age where everything is done with smart phones and computers and physical exploration is much needed. Second it can actually help the economy in multiple ways not just waste money. Lastly It also guarantees the development of good technology, not only with companies, but among the younger people who need to be inspired through the educational systems we have in America.

Space exploration has opened up so many new aspects to what is really out there and we have accomplished many things in terms of discovery and proof. There are issues involved with space exploration, though, such as space debris, astronaut safety, and the theory of space exploration really being a mission to find an alternative livable space if Earth ever becomes uninhabitable. Understanding the real reasons why we are going to such great lengths to find life in space could change the outlook on our future.

Ever since I was young, it was my dream to one day explore space and travel the universe. In my mind’s eye, I could imagine myself discovering new planets, searching for distant stars and exploring all the great vastness of space. However not everybody sees space exploration the same way. Many say that it is a waste of time and more importantly, money. They say, “Why should we spend money on space exploration when there are so many problems here on earth?”

Humans have always been interested in space and the wonder in which it may hold. In the past, humans worshiped the stars as if they were gods while also studying their position to give them guidance for their lives. Their interested in space has fathered the desire to know more. Today, space has been seen by many as the new frontier or the home beyond earth. Society have even taken a step forward through the creation of stories in books and movies based of the idea of humans living in space and the present of alliances. Yet there is still controversy on the need to continue space exploration when our own planet has so many detrimental problems. There is an ongoing debate on whether not the money used for space travel could be better beneficially use for other causes. It is true that space exploration costs billions of dollars a year alone according to NASA current budget, which is constantly increasing. However, what many refuses to understand is that without space exploration many of the innovations that we have today would not have existed. While there have been, many failed attempts involving space exploration that has caused a tremendous amount of money to go down the drain. However, many people fail to realize the benefits of space exploration and the possible future it may