Should space exploration be a priority for federal funding?
Humanities future/fall back.
Right now if we lose earth we lose our species in whole. If we can develop sustained space travel we could colonize, or even drift. Many things need to be enhanced but focusing all of our existence in one place is ignorant of our survival. If anything we need to start developing these technologies so further generations can keep making them better as we have to computers and many other technologies. Overpopulation will occur and we either can expand or lose our humanity.
Posted by: mhazeInnovation and Economics
In nearly every example of space exploration, the cost has been more than paid for by stimulus provided by space exploration companies such as NASA. Also, waves of technological innovation come from space exploration. Numerous medical, communication, and transportation benefits can be attributed to developments and advancements in Space Exploration.
Posted by: Anonymouswhy, is the money spent on space very very important
All our day to day things we use are from space study. The money spent is a drop in the ocean when compared to that of the money spent on military developments. If we do space exploration it is good for us and the world.
Posted by: AnonymousWhy not. by Abraham Rodriguez
Every year billions of American tax dollars goes to space exploration. A lot of people believe that the money we use to fund space projects can be used for a more economical relevant cost, such as helping Africa, or helping our own economy. But in fact funding space projects does help our economy. Space exploration creates jobs; it employs engineers, mechanics, astronauts, highly educated scientist and many more. Billions of tax payer dollars goes to NASA but in reality NASAs budget is less than 1% of the national budget. According to telegraph.co.uk and other sources the United States spends about 20 billion dollars on air-conditioning tents in Afghanistan opposed to the 19 billion dollar budget that NASA has.
Although NASA is collecting billions a year, that money doesn’t go to waste. NASA isn’t just shooting potatoes into space, every single project has a purpose and we, civilians, get thing too. NASA has designed a new type of technology called vortex combustion, which makes rockets fly further, faster with using less fuel. This design was built by one of NASAs contractors ORBITEC. ORBITEC took the same design and instead of making it work with a rocket, they put it with a water hose. By doing this ORBITEC has created the world’s fastest water hose of today. So instead of putting a fire out with a hose that uses 100 gallons a minute and its capacity of 125 pound-per-square inch and is controlled by several men, the new technology only uses 20 gallons a minute and has the capacity of 1400 psi, that’s reducing 1 minute and 45 seconds to put out a house on fire to only 17.3 seconds, now that’s impressive.
We Americans are always thinking of the future. Let’s say we find a way to make mars habitable, wouldn’t it be great to extend mankind. Today on earth there are more than 7 billion people and growing, the world is over populated and if we would ever get a chance to move we would. Living on another planet may sound like the science fiction movie Star Wars, but it can be possible. This is why we explore; curiosity is what built the world we have today.
Today we know more of space than we know of our own ocean. But why? Is it because Space exploration? Thousands of people believe that we should be studying our own planet first then move on to others, but who’s to say if we shut down space programs we will use the left over money to explore our oceans, or give the money directly to us people. We have 314,686,189 living in the United States, if we divided NASAs budget to give every person in the United States a share of the money everyone will only get about $60.37 a year. That doesn’t sound very attracting, so chances are we the people will not get any share directly if NASA were to be shut down. And as for ocean exploration, we do have programs that explore our seas and oceans not as much as some people would like but we do. National Geographic’s, Discovery Channel, and Animal Planet help fund some of our ocean explorers, so really their not left at the bottom of the barrel
.Posted by: AnonymousIt can support humanity.
It can help us understand danger: dead zones, black holes, etc.
It can help us better understand our universe in general.
It can help us better predict when meteors will hit.
It can inspire many mathematics and scientific careers.
It can help explain and answer many big questions.
Discoveries of life on other planets may prove that humans can inhabit them and change life as we know it.Posted by: AnonymousIt could save our planet
What if there is a meteor or an asteroid coming to hit earth? Scientists would need money to go to space to look for things that can be harmful to the earth. If we help the government look for potentially harmful things that can hit earth, they can stop the object, saving our planet
Posted by: AnonymousYes, Space Exploration should continue
Space exploration should continue, because new information about our own bodies is discovered and technology progresses at a rapid pace in the race for the stars. This knowledge could save lives. For example, biological substances can be recreated in the vacuum of space which would be impossible or very near so to reproduce back on the planet. Space exploration has long been an indicator of a nation's prosperity and power, and the fact that we are backing out reflects poorly on our country as a whole.
Posted by: AnonymousSpace exploration should be a priority, because it provides so many technology advances that benefit all of us.
We would not have GPS devices in our cars, if it was not for space exploration. There are so many things that we now take for granted in our society that came from trying to solve a problem for the space program. It is one of the federal expenditures that pays us back in the changes it produces in our quality of life.
Posted by: ddeathnotewithout space exploration we will never advance in science terms
Without space exploration we will always be anchored to earth keeping restrictions on how many scientists are working on technological issues, space exploration brings along more and more tech that we can use on our home planet, without the push to go into space we may have a much slower rate of technological advancement within our race.
Posted by: danny_BIt isn't too expensive.
In 2011, the space program's final year, it accounted for .4% of the total national budget. In 2012, the budget set by NASA was reduced by $300 million. NASA also creates jobs by hiring engineers and technicians. As stated by President Kennedy, "Those who came before us made certain that this country rode the first waves of the industrial revolutions, the first waves of modern invention, and the first wave of nuclear power, and this generation does not intend to founder in the backwash of the coming age of space. We mean to be a part of it--we mean to lead it. For the eyes of the world now look into space, to the moon and to the planets beyond, and we have vowed that we shall not see it governed by a hostile flag of conquest, but by a banner of freedom and peace. We have vowed that we shall not see space filled with weapons of mass destruction, but with instruments of knowledge and understanding."
Posted by: Anonymouswithout space exploration we will never advance in science terms
I agree that space exploration should be a priority for federal funding, because you never know we could find something to help with global warming, or discover other life forms. With the help of federal funding, we can discover a whole lot of knew facts that might have never known. Medical research are found by our space program which saves lives.
Posted by: AnonymousBecause it's not a waste of money...
If you are worrying about how Earth has better things to worry about like poverty--think again. Poverty is not caused by the lack of money, but by corrupt governments and bad politicians. And if you're argument is solely based of the money aspect, worry about how much is being spent on war. Hundreds of BILLIONS with NASA has less than fifteen billion of a budget. Also, pollution is not a factor because on rocket launch is such a minuscule fraction of pollution caused in the US a day! Furthermore, it helps economies and we have so many products in our everyday lives thanks to NASA, what's there to lose?
Posted by: AnonymousSpace exploration should always be funded since it gives us something to dream and strive for.
Space exploration funding should never be sacrificed in the name of budget-cuts because humans intrinsically need something to strive for. We need something bigger than ourselves, and science-particularly space-gives us that perspective. When we are able to see ourselves as a small part of a big and still mysterious whole, it provides a perspective that we can't get anywhere else.
Posted by: Th4FireOur planet cannot support our current growing population
unless a maximum population is set on earth (which will never happen), we need to be able to explore, and colonize other celestial bodies.
Posted by: AnonymousYes they should
Some day we will run out of room and need to move somewhere. We can find new resources and thing to help us live. The resources can help us do things better and we can look for new life forms new life forms could mean more humans and plants to grow.
Posted by: AnonymousI agree that space exploration should be a priority since it provides both immediate and long-term benefits.
Where would we be without satellites? Space exploration has given us the ability to communicate better and faster, the ability to track hurricanes, the ability to find hidden mineral resources. We have learned more about our planet by observing Mars and Venus. Future colonies in orbit and on other planets with lower gravity could provide us with things we can't even imagine at this time.
Posted by: Chang11Definitely support it
I definitely believe that we should support this. People say that the economy's bad well what about the unemployment rate. With this we create jobs for future scientists and engineers. It gives people a chance to do something with their lives that they love. So yes for a chance to make people happy I support it. There is also so many questions that are unanswered that we must figure out. Its important because more inventions can be made. If it wasn't for satellites we wouldn't be able to use our cell phones so just think about it.
Posted by: AnonymousSpace Exploration
Space Exploration-Persuasive texts
Space is one big branch of science, that we can not just stop exploring. There are many reasons why we should continue space exploration. Two reasons are for daily life and for the discoveries that are being made. Also, space exploration fights the bad economy. It is a window of opportunity that will lock if we close it.
We can not miss space exploration in our life. Without it, we would have no mobiles or GPS. Also, many people could not prepare for natural catastrophies, which are now predictable by satellites. Space exploration saves lives. If we continue space exploration, we might find a cure for cancer. Even though it is expensive, it is worth it.
Every year, a lot of money goes to space exploration. Many people believe that this money could be used for a more economical relevant cost, such as helping Africa, or improving our own economy. But in fact funding space projects does help our economy. It creates jobs, employs engineers, mechanics, astronauts, highly educated scientists and many more. Also, when we make a new discovery, it does help the world (including Africa). But that is not the only reason to do space exploration.
Space exploration is essential if we want life to continue. In approximately 4.5 billion years, the sun will probably turn into a red giant and come so close to the Earth’s atmosphere that everything will burn up and die. We need to explore space to find a new solar system that we can inhibit. Also, Earth will soon be over-populates, so some colonies might have to move to the Moon or to Mars. Another major problem is global warming and the lack of natural resources. Out in space, for instance, we have the possibility to gain a lot more solar energy, since there is no atmosphere to block the light. Also, we can find wonderful resources in space. If our planet runs out of fuel or oil (which it will do pretty soon) we need to find a different place to get our oil and fuel from. This will have to be space. But it is not only about the resources, health and discoveries.
Space exploration trains many skills. It helps humans solve critical problems quickly, like during the Apollo 11 mission, where the rocket nearly got to much speed. As well as that, space exploration promotes team-work. Space travelling gives people the possibility to think beyond boundaries, which give them an inspiration for learning or hunger for achievements. Space exploration created various dreams and if we stop now, none of them will ever come true. Also, space exploration shows us how precious our planet is. The view of it inspires people to care about it. Space exploration helps us develop scientifically and become a good-natured person.
As well, one should consider the honour of our species. We are the only species that developed so far and has the possibility to enter space. We have developed the technology! We have to do it to keep our honour. No other species got that far. We should go for it. You must accept it!
These are just a few points that explain the necessity of space exploration. If we stop it, a branch of science breaks off. We must continue this and you must support it. For the sake of our species, honour and for the sake of the Earth, we can not give up.Posted by: AnonymousMars is Earth's lifeboat!
Years ago at an industry conference lunch I asked a JPL employee, "What's the big deal about Mars?" and the response was, "Mars is Earth's lifeboat!" Three events that could wipe out our species: volcanoes, meteors and extreme solar activity. You have to think long-term and space needs to be a priority. Please read NASA's John Young’s essay "The BIG Picture" at http://space.Balettie.Com/Young.Html.
Posted by: AnonymousWe are going to die
In approximately 4.5 billion years, the sun will turn into a red star and come so close to the earth's atmosphere that everything will burn up and die. We need to explore space to find a new solar system that we can inhibit.
Posted by: AnonymousThe federal funding of space exploration should be a priority, not because finding new worlds or life forms is the primary goal, but because of the fringe benefits.
The federal funding of space exploration should be a priority, not because finding a new worlds or life forms is the primary goal, but because of the fringe benefits. Many major advancements have been made, due to space exploration. One such advancement is the discovery and production of memory foam. Memory foam was first used in space shuttles, then in hospital beds, and now many people use memory foam to relieve back pains, or just to get a better night's sleep. Space travel isn't only about exploration, but the products and discoveries that are made on the way to exploration, as much as the goal of finding an alien planet.
Posted by: J SnyderReplacement for fuel/energy, advancements in transportation...
Most astronomers predict that on other planets and asteroids, there is a very high possibility that there can be an abundance of materials on that planet or asteroid. With that abundance, we can easily replace the fuel and energy resources (not completely). Now a contradicting argument might be we can just barely go to the moon, how can we possibly get to another planet. That is why we can use the money to gradually advance our technology so we may be able update our means of transportation. Boom.
Posted by: alvi1908Space exploration should be a top priority
Space exploration satisfies curiosity and curiosity is what build the world we have today. A lot of the technology we have now and we will attain in the future are derived from space missions. In order to survive in space there are certain technology and instruments required for humans. By creating these instruments they will benefit us on earth as well such as memory foam, surgery lasers, advanced robotics and so on. The benefit we gain out-weighs the costs in the long run and remember that these innovative technologies can augment our standard of living. We also spend too much taxpayer money on useless stuff. Blame congress for these frivolous expenditures. An article I came across stated that 3 million was granted to researchers to play World of Warcraft. They say this study will help them understand how these emerging forms of communication will benefit organizations compete in the global marketplace. 3 million dollars is a lot of money to simply assign people to play video games. Remember that without satellites our cell phones and internet connections would not come about.
Posted by: MarcoCrrnz"How can we stand in the light of discovery and not act?"- John Hammond, "Jurassic Park"
How can we? Space exploration has helped us all around the world. NASA has developed digital image processing which is used by doctors to see inside the body. If we keep exploring our universe we will develop more things and find new things along the way. Also, what if something is posing a threat to the Earth, such as a meteor, how will we find out where it is and how to stop it? If we can discover something new, discover it!
Posted by: AnonymousMagnitude of benefits
The space program has a seeming endless amount of possibilities and benefits to be gained. One can almost think of it as a mine. You have to take the financial plunge into the mine to receive the benefits. The programs has raised hundreds of millions of dollars in stimulated economic transfer. Such innovations that have caused this are items such as invisible braces, the treadmill, memory foam, and even scratch proof lenses. But this is only the tip of the iceberg of the space mine we could be tapping into. The program that would be fund could provide people with JOBS hasn't that been the primary concern with the economy being as bad as it still is. If you still worried about money don't fret about it, because invisible braces since invented has stimulate over 400 million dollars, and to think the space program only cost about 7-9 million a year I believe that benefit speaks for itself. So we have talked about the benefits that come from it on earth but what about non earth benefits. This program could help assist in the replenishment of minerals that are being rapidly depleted from the eath. If you own a smart phone of any type u may want to listen to this because the mineral that helps the processor in the device is being so rapidly depleted you may not have much To look forward to in the future because the world only houses so much of this mineral. So now let's look at the possibilities of health improvements. Space exploration could have means to discovering new minerals and nutrients that could possibly be the end of cancer. Everyone has been affected by cancer no matter who you. The possibilities of health improvement from space exploration are endless, and could be the beginning of a healthier human population as a whole. The societal factors that also contribute to a gain from the space program is the possibility of a second world or even the name of a new earth. the possibilities are endless, have an open mind.
Posted by: AnonymousI agree that space exploration should be a priority for federal funding.
I agree that space exploration should be a priority for federal funding, because you never know we could find something to help with global warming, or discover other life forms. With the help of federal funding, we can discover a whole lot of knew facts that might have never known.
Posted by: SIiPkOdeIISpace exploration provides national security, stimulates the economy, promotes the advancement of technology.
National Security: Working on the International Space Station (ISS) promotes cooperation with other nations such as Japan, Russia, and various countries part of the European Space Agency. Not only are we working together on experiments in the fields of science, but we are also reinforcing diplomatic security by working with these countries. Global cooperation and working towards a single goal (such as human sustainability in space) is a far safer, and beneficial way to avoid war then an arms race.
Stimulates Economy: NASA provides nearly a million jobs to people across America. The space administration also partners with U.S. Companies. On top of that, NASA also heightens quality standards in industry. High precision equipment, tools, and parts are needed to build a shuttle or robot that will be launched into space, so companies that are supplying NASA with parts are required to have high standards, thereby supplying the public with high quality parts.
Promotes Technology: Hundreds of spin-offs have made their way into society and improved the lives of
citizens across America. Products in the medical field like CAT scanners as well as water filters and invisible braces are just a few of the things NASA and the space industry has brought to us.Posted by: AnonymousSpace exploring should be a priority!!!
With the continuing over population of people, and the scarcity of food and water, I support space exploration. To many people and to little resources, will little by little drive earth into a inhospitable habitat. I believe space exploration will not only help create jobs, but also find more water and minerals to help the human species live longer. When the earth is tap out and in great turmoil, we are going to wish we explored the stars. Not only for our future children sake, but for the sake of humanity.
Posted by: AnonymousIt will help the economy, and it will help technology thrive.
Spending money on space exploration is a no brainier. Some might say we don't have the money, but this is untrue. We have the money, but it is mis-used, and warped in how it is distributed. If you look at the trends, in the late 60's and early 70's there was a major upturn in the economy because of the war, but also because of the jobs created in fear of USSR IBMs that were being launched into space, and the fear they might win the 'space race' as it is now called. The jobs, scientists, mathematics, technologists, astronauts, were all created to fight this unreal war. Technology also sprouted from the space race. To name some, purification of water and insulation in houses.
Posted by: AnonymousWhat if there is a meteor or an asteroid coming to hit earth?
What if there is a meteor or an asteroid coming to hit earth? Scientists would need money to go to space to look for things that can be harmful to the earth. If we help the government look for potentially harmful things that can hit earth, they can stop the object, saving our planet
Posted by: Anonymouswe can use other planets
when Earth gets over populated, we have used up our resources or the climate is unfit for us to live we can either farm other planets or move to them.
Posted by: AnonymousLots of jobs are created.
My grandfather worked for NASA during the space race and so did thousands of other people. It makes people want to go into science and math fields. NASA created many jobs and it will keep creating jobs if it gets more funding. Otherwise we are looking at a large unemployment of very well educated scientists.
Posted by: AnonymousWhy not?
I can understand why they do it so they should carry on. Spending money on space exploration is a no brainier. Some might say we don't have the money, but this is untrue. We have the money, but it is mis-used, and warped in how it is distributed. If you look at the trends, in the late 60's and early 70's there was a major upturn in the economy because of the war, but also because of the jobs created in fear of USSR IBMs that were being launched into space, and the fear they might win the 'space race' as it is now called. The jobs, scientists, mathematics, technologists, astronauts, were all created to fight this unreal war. Technology also sprouted from the space race. To name some, purification of water and insulation in houses.
Posted by: AnonymousIt helps us in many ways
Space exploration allows us to understand better what is happening on Earth. With satellites we can observe the environment. We can find out what kind of conditions make life possible. We can bring nations together with international projects. We can develop more environmentally friendly technologies.
It's essential for mankinds survival to truly understand the universe.
Do we just sit and wait until an asteroid kills us? No, we develop a technology to defend ourselves with.Posted by: AnonymousMaybe Mozart should have been feeding the poor instead of composing...?
Some of our intrinsic human values are curiosity, vision, wonder and problem solving. Space exploration elevates our consciousness and helps us rise above our problems. There is never going to be a golden age of compassion, where all needs are addressed. But we are a beautiful species, and the pyramids, Mozart symphonies, Hafiz, Einstein and NASA are part of our magnificence, along with Mother Teresa, the Dalai Lama, Marie Curie, and Rosa Parks.
Posted by: AnonymousGreat Business
It's quite obvious to everyone that in the long-term, space exploration will be one of the biggest concerns for humanity, if not THE biggest. This little green world of ours won't last forever.
However, there are also rather immediate, short-term goals that are being ignored.
Many of us have cellphones, GPSs, and enjoy satellite TV. What gives us our capability for such effortless communication? What lets us go from A to B, talk to other across the world, and enjoy the latest episode of Big Bang Theory? Satellites. We've relied too long on Russian rockets and Kazakh launch sites for our own technological independence.
America's reinstatement of a space program is good, but an ideal would be a space INDUSTRY. Give our Russian friends some honest-to-goodness capitalistic competition! There are many direct benefits to space exploration--and exploitation.
In the here-and-now, satellites. In the near future, solar arrays (out in space, with no atmosphere to block the sunlight, solar arrays can acquire MUCH, MUCH more energy). In the future, asteroid mining.
There's a buck to be made for the government by tapping into the near-limitless resources of...oh, let's be conservative...the entire Solar System.Posted by: AnonymousWith so many competing interests and limited funds, the U.S. has to focus on many subjects. Good health care, education and the job market are high priorities for millions, more than space exploration is.
Space exploration is a fascination of many and needs to continue, but not at the expense (literally) of a good health care system, and educational programs for kids. After federal funding has addressed health care and education, and is truly thriving, perhaps more money could be allocated towards space exploration. If we don't take good care of our current planet, what is the point of visiting others?
Posted by: Ramon Griffith
I oppose federal spending for space exploration.
With all the things going on in the world right now space exploration needs to take a back seat to all others as far as federal spending goes. We have diseases, economic failures, global warming the disaster in the Gulf and starving people that the money could be better used on. The only thing space exploration is good for is putting up satellites. Really, what else are we going to find out there?
Posted by: dadude913Incentivize the Private Sector
Gov't run research is not usually successful. Prime examples are derived from Soviet Russia. The public sector (gov't research) has no incentive whatsoever to discover or refine technologies, they don't see another dime. They just get blank checks.
Gov't research doesn't efficiently use resources either, as it has no competition, and gov't doesn't know the proper way to utilize funding, unlike in the private sector in which the scientists know how money should be spent in the best possible way.
I support incentivizing the private sector to create space technology, and creating the modern miracles of medicine, and investing in clean energy. The private sector can do this ultimately more efficiently, more effectively, and has greater innovation without soaking up private capital which grows the economy and helps us all.Posted by: ContraI do not believe that space exploration should be a priority for federal funding, especially when we have so many domestic demands and so little funding to go around.
Because there are still so many parts of Earth that we have not fully explored, and because there is no immediate benefit of space exploration, I do not believe that it is deserving of federal funds, more than domestic issues, like education and economic stimulation.
Posted by: ToughEfrain26Space exploration does little to improve the lives of citizens, and there are more pressing priorities.
Space exploration should be viewed as a luxury. When the government cannot repay its debts, and when we must deal with hunger, disease, and a crippled economy, it is unconscionable to fund programs that do not directly advance the well-being of the citizens. Space exploration is nice, but we have much more urgent priorities.
Posted by: HaplessBritt39because we don't have the money
I don't think that we have the money right now to be worrying about such things. but, I will give in to the opinion that we could keep NASA if the government would just stop giving so much away in social programs and free stuff. If we just saved more money elsewhere I'd have no problem with funding NASA. personally I think NASA should just raise their own money through donations and bake sales.
Posted by: AnonymousWe do not have the money
In better economic times we would be able to continue space exploration, but under this economy and with our horrible president leading the way, I think that we just cannot continue to be worried about what is out in the stars when our economy needs all of the help that it can get.
Posted by: Anonymousbecause we don't have the money
I don't think that we have the money right now to be worrying about such things. but, I will give in to the opinion that we could keep NASA if the government would just stop giving so much away in social programs and free stuff. If we just saved more money elsewhere I'd have no problem with funding NASA. personally I think NASA should just raise their own money through donations and bake sales.
Posted by: AnonymousSpace exploration should not be a priority, because the focus should be on our planet and its preservation.
Space exploration is great, when the government has an influx of cash. But, the country is in debt, so the focus of federal funding should remain on Earth. This planet needs plenty of work, and the preservation of our own resources should be top priority, before expanding the space program again.
Posted by: CompleteJerrodWith the huge budget deficit we are currently facing, programs have to be cut.
I do not support space exploration as a priority for federal funding because of the necessity of fiscal responsibility. Just like a family on a fixed budget, our government cannot fund every initiative. We have attained goals and learned valuable lessons from our space exploration thus far. But, unfortunately with a trillion dollar deficit that impacts the quality of life on earth, we cannot afford the billions spent on space exploration with little bang for our buck.
Posted by: EIIswBeeNot while we're in debt
While space exploration should be a priority for the human race as a whole, the government should not fund it if we cannot repay our debts. But we must remember, that space is our top scientific priority. The more we spend on getting into space, and researching in space, the more we learn.
Posted by: AnonymousNo, space exploration should not be a priority for federal funding because there are so many more important issues that could use the attention and money.
I believe that space exploration is important and should be pursued but at a later time. At the moment, with the plummeting economy and increasing crime rate, federal funding should be used for more important issues that will not only help the average U.S. citizen, but will also have results that we will see sometime this century. With the amount of Americans out of work and the need for more State benefits for the less fortunate, that money can help the people a lot more than it will help NASA.
Posted by: K3lbyGiveSpace is not as important as world hunger!
How can you sit there while helpless children starve!? Don't they deserve to live !? 3-5 million children die each year from hunger. 1 out of every 5 children go to bed still very hungry. Over 16 million children starve in the u.S. Alone. Don't be shellfish and give money up for space. It can wait , but the what will we do if we find a way to save man, but man is gone?
Posted by: Anonymousspace has aliens
if we spend millions of dollars to send people and materials into space only to be captured by aliens. so we are just supplying the enemy for the intergalactic war. stop supplying the enemy stop space exploration what will happen next? well maybe we could give the aliens nukes then we would all die!
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United Airlines.Posted by: AnonymousWaste of time!
Why do we bother? It might pay for some people to feed their families, but it costs us billions of pounds.
Stop funding space exploration. Help people who need the money, and not some rich person looking to get richer with some numbers.
It is not right.
Stop the funding!Posted by: AnonymousIt should not be a spending priority in our current economic downturn.
Space exploration should not be an important part of federal funding because our economy is already terrible in its current state and should not be made worse by funding space exploration projects. Private companies should be able to market their journeys into space for the public instead of having the government fund our current space program. Private companies could do it cheaper and even better because it would become a service.
Posted by: RMichealWE haven't learned anything.
If you google it, you won't find anything that says what we've learned, how it helps us, or how we are paying for space exploration! Either get it on google or never use it again! It's like no one cares enough to tell us what we've learned.. Or we haven't learned anything at all!
Posted by: AnonymousPrivate companies can handle it
Especially considering the debt we are currently in, we don't have any money to add to the space program.
Posted by: BennyWFunding for space exploration should be at the very bottom of the priorities from the federal government because we have more pressing issues that aren't being taken care of satisfactorily.
We can't possibly justify the money spent to explore space when Americans have no comprehensive health care plan or housing they can actually afford, and when our children are getting a second rate education. This country has myriads of problems that actually affect people every day, unlike the concerns over space exploration, which affects literally nobody. It's doubtful that anyone who is homeless, hungry or unable to seek the services of a doctor actually cares one way or another if there is life on other planets or if other planets can sustain life. We know space exploration is really nothing more than an expensive hobby that we all pay for one way or another. Even though the outcome has little to no value for humankind.
Posted by: N3vinFaceBenefits of Space Exploration should Privately expounded upon.
It is my position that the federal government should only spend money on priorities of the people, and the investment into the Space Program is reaping benefits; however, said benefits are at a debatable risk. It's unarguable that the product of Space research and exporation, with the exception of Research that involves our planet's climate and artifial satelites, is at a gamble. When we invest in the Space Program the benefits are both indirect and subjectively observable. If one were to put a value on the return of said production it would still be at great risk and, in my opinion, unequal investment that we reach such productivity. Therefore, without direct involvment by the people of a self-governed country such risks should not be taken.
Posted by: AnonymousWe should not pay!
We should not pay to space exploration because the homeless and suffering need to be proper medicated and fed! Yes there might be life on other planets but we shouldn't be consearned about it.It is not fair we pay our money for them to use for fancy little rocks? Ludacrus!! We earend that money hard and earend! it is so not fair. Our money!! Our money, we want to use that for the homeless, food banks, soup kitchens, etc. That is our point. We think we are right, and we are! Fight for our money, and the homeless
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