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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,

We are discussing space exploration, and looking at it through the lens of social science and the lens of the humanities.

One could believe that by renowned astrophysicist Carl Sagan, who claimed that “if we ruin the earth, there is no place else to go,” mankind must either obtain a conscious rationale for human behavior towards the earth--which seen throughout history, has never been the case--or focus on the topic of space exploration; that is, of course, if humans desire to lengthen mankind’s lifetime. The exploration of space is home to, really, two distinct viewpoints: exploration of the briefly known is vital to humanity’s survival, or space exploration is more or less a waste of time and a burden to taxpayers and/or the governments involved. Thus space exploration can be seen controversial topic--because there more is more than one side to take on the matter.

In even the most primitive civilizations, the extra-terrestrial has had immeasurable influence on society. Mankind has always had an urge to explore the great unknown, and answer the most fundamental questions of our existence. Space exploration deserves not only to be a top priority in our nation, but much more funding than it already has, because it is rooted with history that has taught us many things and will continue to do so, it will help us advance technology beyond the scope of commercial innovation, and it can answer the greatest questions that every civilization has tried to answer.

Three main clusters that are developed under this idea of space exploration is the benefits that are gained, ethical code and what it means with regard to the future of the human race. In this paper I will talk about what major projects are being worked on and who will benefit from these. This will also include what laws of space are and ethical code. This will also identify the differing viewpoints on space exploration and whether the big picture is worth the small steps being taken as to advancements in space technology and sciences.

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

“A Renewed Spirit of Discovery” was the title of President Bush’s speech for his vision of new Space Exploration. Since the debate was given on January 14, 2004, it has produced viable concerns from those who support and oppose the initiative. Arguments for and against it have appeared in all types of media, and more importantly in the minds of Americans. This Literature Review will discuss many of these beliefs in order to achieve a well-rounded, objective analysis of the issue. But before any opinions are put forth, it is always important to talk about the relative facts.

Space exploration is very important even though it has a high cost because discovering new stuff is always profitable. Furthermore, it is possible to find a planet comparable to Earth one day with natural resources. Similar to Christopher Columbus, who discovered the Americas; if space exploration does not happen then new plants cannot be discovered. For example, Kepler-186 confirmed discovery was made by NASA on July 23, 2015. (NASA's Kepler Discovers First Earth-Size Planet In The 'Habitable Zone' of Another Star) If exploration continues then more planets, starts, and resources will be discovered that will help improve Earth’s society and

The possibilities for the colonization of Mars are endless, so long as keep researching and obtaining new technology. As of current technology, though, it seems that we could make a small colony on Mars in the next 100 years, but that is about it. One of the main limitations is cost, because building such a high-tech rocket and launching it would cost a lot of money. Time won’t be an issue because of a new type of engine that is being created that will go very fast. The author explains this by writing, “The booster, with its 42 Raptors, will be the most powerful rocket in history, by far” (Wall). The author also states that, “The architecture could conceivably get 1 million people to Mars within the next 50 to 100 years” (Wall). This means

Investments in NASA are often seen as a waste of money that should be funded for other matters such as medical expenses or other governmental programs. However, many neglect to recognize that the conditions of the Earth are slowly deteriorating and human life here will not always be able to exist. We must turn to science in order to find solutions to colonize other planets, no matter how difficult nor impossible it may seem. In the fifteenth century it was thought to be impossible to travel across an ocean. It was also once deemed impossible to travel out into space, and yet we have accomplished those tasks. Colonizing another planet is like the Europeans traveling

As previously stated and proven colonization on Mars may be essential to your and your descendants survival. As stated in an article from Fox News “Mars is the planet in our solar system that is most similar to Earth.” This is followed up by the fact that Mars used to be like Earth when it had a denser atmosphere. The Colonization of this planet could help us understand what happened to Mars and what could happen in the future to Earth. Also colonization would put a pretty good name onto our generation wouldn't

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.

The mysterious vastness beyond Earth has allured many scientists to explore and contribute much of their effort to the understanding of space. Although humans have been looking up at space for thousands of years, the physical exploration of this frontier has been only going on for the past few decades. Our current understanding of space is unparalleled to any time before in our history, but we still only know a small fraction of what there is to learn. Governments around the world spend about $40 billion dollars a year (Rockefeller, 2010) hoping to undertake tasks such as “human exploration of the solar system” to discovering the origins of life itself (Tatarewicz, 2009, p. 531). Recently, the private sector has also shown interest in space exploration in order to engage in profitable activities such as harnessing minerals from asteroids. Although it is easy to debate about the benefits and negatives of space exploration in its entirety, it is simpler focus on one aspect of it - the direct effect it has to those down on Earth. Rather than trying to decide whether or not going to other planets is worth it, this paper will argue about the value of the terrestrial benefits of space exploration. It is an important topic to think about as programs such as space exploration change lives and help acquire knowledge. Despite the large costs associated with space exploration, the multitude of discoveries in the past few decades has greatly improved daily life on Earth, the jobs the

This article is useful to my research because of the analysis of the relationship between each step in space exploration and the possible benefits in the science field. Although this article is shorter than most of other resources, it clearly explains the whole processes of space exploration as a benign cycle, space resources produce economy, economy provides technologies, technologies creates opportunities to future exploration, future exploration leads to more discoveries and resources, and then back to increase in economy. It is a unique perspective of explaining the reason why we need to explore outer space and mining resources, each step produces considerable benefits.

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