1. Discuss the issues associated with a one‐way human Mars Mission. (a) How would you
design this mission? (b) How would you select the crew? (c) What are the ethical issues?
(d) How will you pay for this? And (e) What are the legal and policy issues? (Each is worth 5
points)
This paper will look at a one way mission to Mars. We will discuss the design of the mission, how the selection of the crew will be conducted, what ethical issues will arise from this, how this would be funded and the various legal and policy issues will also be analysed.
The selection of the crew will be an intense process. First of all, we will take applications; people who are actually willing to go on a one way trip to Mars. From here, we will filter out
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But we, as humans, were designed to explore. its what got us to this point in the first place. Tsiokolvski CRadle. Turtles leaving their young. we are meant to spread our wings and fly, pioneers columbus.
How to pay - a collaboration between countries. Private fiunding and donations would also b set up, but we would get our word across to the world so we get funding. while there is conflict on earth, when we are in outer space, we are representing one entity; earth. a collobortaion between countries would be fantastic.
Legal and policy issues - freedom of outer space act and
We will aldo have to go through the non-appropriation of outer space law. Go through copuos.
We will provide various rationales and reasons why we are exploring mars will be presented. We will be increading scientific knowlegde, and the continued survival of the human race. A route for spoace tourism will also be shown, enhancing their scope for space tourism. Jobs will be created for all the machinery needed to run this mission, so the economic benefits are evident, even if it does cost a lot. We will be inspiring a generation, that you can go and explore and feats that seem impossible, can be accomplised, as it has time and again by humans. Spill over technology into other other
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Iss prime example of collaboration. Lecture 39
Design of the mission - check green book
why go when people are starving on earth? well, the spill over etchnologies that will arise form this successful mission will benefit all of humanity. breast cancer screening
space agencies are emerging around the work, with the UK, Canadian and Brazilian Space Agencies, and JAXA just to name a few. appealing to Virgin and Space X, as well as NASA and ESA. Not only will these companies benefit from our tecnologies and new knowledge, we will gain good relations and share costs.
a prime example of international collboration is the story of the ISS; a partnership between 16 proud nations to conduct experiements in micro gravity. Begining in 1984, and occupying the station since 1998, the ISS is a prime example of how humanity came together for science, wigth multiple spin-off’s being felt in other sectors throughout the world.
gettong help from the international space exploration group will also be key, a collaboration of 14 space agencies with the mission to coordinating space
The continuation of space exploration is vital to the human race, because it is a clear expression of man’s desire to expand and advance in knowledge and experience. The launch of the International Space Station is among one of the space programs greatest achievements. “On January 25th, 1994, The International Space Station was the highlight of a moment brimming with promise“ (Logsdon, 2008 p.237). This moment not only helped to define both technology and the economy as successful beneficiaries of Space Exploration, but also as a historically inspirational scientific development. I support continued space exploration because the discoveries and innovations that have developed from space exploration research, have made a tremendous technological and economic impact on the United States, justifying its costs. I will elaborate on these advances and discoveries in this research paper.
In my Genius Hour Project, I researched long-term colonization of Mars. I chose this topic because I have always been fascinated by other planets and space. What we cannot see has always made me wonder. I pursued my interests in this project. I set a goal to learn about Mars. This experience has made me much more knowledgeable and curious about other planets.
would have to end up working with the Russians. “With our relations shaky with Russia, I don’t think that’d be the best idea” (Martin). There’s no telling how well Russian and American astronauts would get along together, not to mention what would have to be paid to Russia just to go into space. In reality there’s no point in paying Russia for what could be done by NASA itself. Plus, there’s no telling how the U.S. will know that Russia won’t take all the credit for any new discoveries made by American astronauts and scientists.To keep things easy and hasslefree, the government should fund NASA more and to keep interest alive in its programs alive. Besides, the government still would be shelling out money anyways, perhaps not as much, but what would be the point when NASA can do it with government help?
Although, like many projects, financial support is needed in order to provide the materials necessary for furthering our education. According to source C, only four cents of every dollar goes toward education, this needs to change. Space could help us solve challenges we face in our world today while overcoming unknown complications we may face in a new environment. Through space exploration we are putting money toward a "research and development, salaries, benefits, doctors, teachers, scientist’s… corporations and businesses both large and small. (Source A)" In fact, space satellites have inspired numerous scientists to find new ways to cut emissions while conserving energy, overall working to stop global warming and preserve the life of our world along with the human species. Funding is vital in order to expedite space exploration and provide our scientists with superior machines. Many do not realize this is not just a "silly research project,” it is a cause that not only benefit our generation, but many generations to
Space exploration needs advancing scientific research, more machineries and equipments which means that it would cost us a lot of
Space exploration is a significant part of today’s culture because it is improving our knowledge of what's beyond our atmosphere. It is important to consider the cost of space exploration, the risks, and how the world takes care of Earth. Overall, this issue requires society to consider the financial and ethical consequences that exploration has.
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It is within man’s blood and nature to explore, and space is our next New World. Man’s first achievement in space travel was the launch of the Sputnik on October 4, 1957. For the next decades, space travel was roaring like a rocket, fueled by man’s desire to explore, man’s desire for knowledge, and man’s desire to beat his enemies. However, these impulses have died out as the well of government funding has been diverted to wars and debts, and the interest of the American people has been diverted to wars and debts. Amidst all these issues it is debated as to whether or not space travel is worth the money and the attention of scientists, particularly since humanity faces so many issues on earth currently. However, because of the past inventions, current services, and future benefits, space travel is indeed worth the money and attention of governments and people. It is within our hands to control man’s advancement, and space travel is the next venue to do so.
... are not ready to do so. These companies need to work with NASA to begin the knowledge transfer and get the ball rolling. Also, unlike NASA, these private companies explore space primarily for financial gain, not to learn and improve the lives of mankind. NASA explores for information to be shared, to be taught in schools, and to uncover the mysteries of space.
Humans have dreamed of leaving the earth and traveling space for many years, and up to this day they have taken many steps in the right direction. Yet, with every new frontier they approach, new problems loom over the horizon. All problems involved with space exploration may not directly involve space itself. Many of those problems surface right here on Earth. Some of the easier issues have been resolved, such as escaping the forces of gravity to reach outer space. More of these problems are far more arduous and the solutions need more time to be worked out properly. In “The Coming Schism” by James E. and Alcestis R. Oberg, humans have already begun colonizing space, yet there are still new problems arising. Major problems such as financing, communication and culture conflicts are important in the journey to space, because they all have the potential to disrupt progress.
The recent events regarding the NASA Mars probes have renewed the debate of reinstalling manned space missions with the objectives of exploring and landing on foreign worlds such as the moon and the red planet Mars, rather than the use of solely robotic craft and machines. It is my belief that we should return to the days of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, those of manned lunar landings and manned space exploration. Robots simply cannot and should not be allowed to be the sole means of visiting these worlds, nor should humans only be able to witness new findings second hand through the use of computers and machines. It is human nature to be normally curious of one’s surroundings, and it is important that we send one of our own to new worlds. The effects that past missions have had on the world’s people, as well as our political and cultural climates are another valid reason for flesh instead of metal to lay claim to space. Also, the limitless applications and new education that manned flights can bring to us from on site human interactions could lead to another technological and industrial revolution like the original lunar programs had done for us during the Gemini and Apollo programs.
In America, space travel is a controversial issue that many discuss. Although exciting, some people find it unnecessary and a waste of money. There are also many risks associated with space travel and many issues are more important than space travel that should be focused on. There are ethical, diplomatic, and economic issues that need to be considered before making decisions about space exploration.
Humans can expect to face some major challenges on an expedition to Mars. It has been proven that humanity can travel in space for over two years. Cumulatively, Sergei Constantinovich Krikalev, a Russian cosmonaut, has spent over eight-hundred and three days in Earth orbit (Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, 2005). The expedition to Mars would require the crew to endure a six month journey to the planet, a year of living on the planet, and a six months journey back to Earth. Russian cosmonaut, Valery V. Polyakoz, clocking in at four-hundred and thirty-eight days for just one stay in Earth orbit, shows humanity is capable of a twelve month round trip to Mars (Schwirtz, 2009).
Most people think that the costly downside to funding space exploration is a reason to avoid spending money on sciences and instead spend it on problems here on earth, but such funding for space exploration actually promotes economical as well as scientific benefits. Space exploration is an important expenditure for the high cost because of the potential for numerous benefits such as the possibility to find useful resources to cultivate, space exploration and satellites produce many thousands of jobs in our economy, and it creates and discovers newer and better technologies through research and development.
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).