What if an asteroid came crashing into Earth and we couldn't stop it before it hit, the last one to come close was 14,400 km away from the center of the Earth and the size of it was between 10-31 meters. What if we run out of a nonrenewable resource such as iron which could run out in the next 64 years even with the vast iron reserves. Most Americans believe that the U.S. needs to lead in space exploration so we can claim rare resources found in space. If humans explore space the quality of life will improve on Earth. The exploration of space will increase the drive to create new technologies such as smaller computers, digital equipment, and new forms of fuel. Global communication and cooperation will increase, such as the International Space Station. Exploration of other planets could help us overcome shortages of resources such as iron, aluminium, magnesium, calcium, and potassium. Finding new resources could cause aggression between countries on the claims of the resources. It can also help us find new possible energy sources. Safety is important when exploring space …show more content…
needs to lead in space exploration. 74% of Americans believe that the U.S. needs to lead the world in space exploration because it will cause more good than harm, while only 17% of Americans said it will cause more harm than good. 23% of Americans believe the U.S. spends too little on space exploration. 43% of Americans believe the U.S. spends about the right amount on space exploration. 25% of Americans believe the U.S. spends too much on space exploration. Most Americans believe that the U.S. needs to lead in space exploration so we can claim rare resources found in space. If we get more resources than we can create new technologies faster which increases the quality of life and make it safer to explore space. It will also make countries communicate more which is essential to not letting WW3 happen. That is why I think that we need to explore space
Space travel began in the 1960s with sending humans on single missions into space. Rockets launched into the air and just the tip would land in the ocean after parachuting back to Earth ("Space Shuttle Program," par. 4). The focus of space exploration changed during the 1980s; shifting from the desire for human space flight to the desire to create a reusable spacecraft. Originally called Space Transportation System (STS), NASA created the Space Shuttle Program (SSP) (Heiney, par. 1-2). It wanted a shuttle that was more economical because it could be launched, landed and relaunched and could gather better information. The 1980s began a new era in space exploration and had one the biggest tragedies in the history of space travel.
Have you ever wondered what Earth was like without space exploration? In the story Leaving Main Street the author states, “The United States has more important things to spend money on.” On the other hand some people believe that successful space programs adds to our economy,national prestige,create jobs,and improves national security. We shouldn't spend valuable resources on space exploration, because we could end hunger and poverty.
The world we live in continues to diminish, from global warming and natural disasters to disease and poverty. Therefore, space exploration is vital in order to discover new ways to save our planet, while looking into other possibilities for our future as human beings.
Major Exploration: Introduction: If the United States was involved in major exploration, they might explore a new planet and find new resources that are not on Earth. There are a ton of reasons why the US should explore more about space or ocean. In the ocean you might find some plant that could maybe cure cancer. I believe that it is super important for the United States to be exploring more.
On May 25, 1961, just two weeks after the US had successfully got an American into space, John F. Kennedy gave a speech addressing it and exclaimed, "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth. No single space project...will be more exciting, or more impressive to mankind, or more important...and none will be so difficult or expensive to accomplish..." (Kruse). The Space Race became an important event for all of humanity during the 20th century because it improved our knowledge of space, improved and inspired new technology, and improved our education. It sparked a mix of both friendly and non friendly competition between the Capitalist United States and the Communist Russia (USSR) from the launch of Sputnik in 1957, all the way to the Apollo-Soyuz project that ended the race in 1975 .
...easing population. Such research could include the search for other Earth-like planets in the galaxy. Already, NASA’s Keplar telescope has discovered three other planets capable of supporting life (Mike). Without expansion into outer space, humans might eventually destroy themselves as a result of a strain on resources, or infighting over land. This is the direction of aerospace research.
Since mankind’s beginning, it has always felt the need to explore beyond farther than it has already explored; whether it be the crossing of the Atlantic to the New World or the exploration of the land acquired through the Louisiana Purchase, humans have always felt the need to explore and study what they do not know (SV;SV). But now since the world has been near scraped dry of new places to explore, where does mankind turn? Of course the answer is space, the vast and great unknown. One of the largest contributors to the human exploration of space is none other than those of the United States of America who have taken on large goals with the risk of lives for the sake of knowledge while always trying to improve in order to reach farther from our home planet.
...ther with one another before we even think about branching out into space. For example, the United States must learn how to communicate and fix their relationship with Russia before trying to reach out and conquer space. We must fix the problems we have in our homeland and home world, before creating new ones on a different planet.
The Space Race was not a waste and was beneficial in many ways to Americans. It is often debated whether or not the Space Race was a waste. People have viewed it as a waste of time, money, and resources. Those people only see the disadvantages that it had. For example the expensive cost and abundant resources that came with sending a man to the moon. America spent over $25 billion on the space program and many believed that there were far more pressing matters down on Earth that they should not explore space (Space, 2015). However The Space Race was beneficial to mankind in various ways. The Space Race changed the face of science, international politics, and technology forever (Schefter 2005).
The 1960's brought new advancements for all of Earth. Machines and men were sent into space, and this sparked a new government agency, called NASA. Space was a new frontier, and virtually everyone was interested in exploring it. Over the years, the interest in space exploration has weakened, and NASA was almost terminated from existence, although there have been many advancements in it over that time. Space exploration should continue because it could help solve many problems on Earth, such as overpopulation and lack of resources. Exploration of the final frontier must continue in order for human life to continue.
Populating another planet could help solve the population crisis and climate change simultaneously. Though, it seems we are not at that point currently, which is exactly why it is imperative that the government increase funding for space exploration. Now, even if inter-galactic habitation isn’t possible, space research helps us protect ourselves from asteroids and other threats, and could also be used to find other planetary resources. Nonetheless, it seems space research is of utmost significance if we want to continue living as a species.
Space exploration can lead to the possibility to find useful resources throughout the galaxy for human gain. Many severe problems on earth could be solved through space exploration such as world hunger, overpopulation, and dwindling fuel sources. Things such as fuel could be harvested from planets for power generation and propulsion technology, and land to cultivate for growing food, as well as land for building living areas for the growing population. These potential resources...
Some may think exploring outer space is simply a human’s curiosity. This is true but on the contrary, people explore to learn about things they may have never known and touch on the essence of the creation of the universe. Another reason for exploring this uncharted area is the technological advancements people have made and immense amount of innovation they have achieved in this field (Wood). Lastly, scientists study the other planets just in case one day humans need to relocate after overwhelming damage has been done to Earth. Suffice to say, it is a vital part of today’s day and age to research outer space (Rothery).
Space exploration is very beneficial to humankind because it creates new technologies, it brings different countries together, and gives people a better understanding of our Earth.
Many answers can come from exploring space. Getting a “few lumps of moon rock” can answer so many questions we asked ourselves for millennia. Can we truly belong in a place we do not know about? Space exploration will better us now and in the future for several reasons. The idea of travelling into the unknown has puzzled life since it could move.