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Space exploration from the beginning to the present
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On the journey to space exploration scientist should put a halt in trying to find value in other planets. Humans should not try to delve any further into space exploration, considering that they cannot take care of their own planet. With further research into the subject I was able to find sources that support putting a halt to space exploration. The research that I found was able to inform me on the excessive funds that were used for space exploration and brought no results. It also briefed me on the expedition of trying to find life on other planets that also brought no significant results.
For years scientists and researchers have been exploring space for various reasons. Known to many as the “space race”, the original goal of space exploration was not really to explore. The space race was more of a military strategy in which countries tried to beat others into space in order to have superior security and weapons over others. According to Faith (2012), due to various weapons treaties that have been reached among countries, the focus has actually shifted to actually exploring space in an attempt to possibly find out if human life can exist on other planets (p. 87). This may seem like an excellent idea, allowing humans to branch out and recolonize other planets; however, the negative consequences may outweigh the positive in this case. It would seem that if the planet Earth is not being properly cared for by humans, inhabiting another planet should not be considered. When discussing the Earth, “The amount of crops, animals and other bio-matter we extract from the earth each year exceeds what the planet can replace by an estimated 20%, meaning it takes 14.4 months to replenish what we use in 12--deficit spending of the wors...
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...concerns right here on Earth that can be brought to the forefront and solved before we take our money and throw it into space. The journey to space exploration, which has been found to be unprofitable, should be put to a halt. Humans should not try to delve any further into space exploration, considering that they cannot take care of their own planet or bring in new resources.
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