A Research Study On Space Travel And Exploration

Scientific Capability.” (Tennessean) People today are not as excited about going to other places in space. Human space travel has been stunted by recent political changes in America. With that, the people that actually want to go to other places in space mainly want to see humans go somewhere new. Some people want other things to go in place of humans. “Unlike robots, only people have the intelligence and expert knowledge needed to unravel these mysteries.” (Mindell) If humans don’t go to other places in the solar system, this takes away the experience and awe of knowing that people can go to amazing places like the moon and Mars. While I think robots and technology should be used in exploration of space. I think it’s important to keep the human element involved directly. So people can see that nothing is quite impossible.

In “Let Robots Take to the Stars” by Eiren Caffal, this article proves the claim that society should not send humans to space. One reason why humans should not go to space is because it is very expensive. For example, “Space travel is extremely expensive”. To get humans to Mars, it will take $1 trillion over a 25-year period” (Caffal 287). This quote illustrates that not only will it be very expensive, it will also take a long time.

The claim the author, Claudia Alacrón’s makes in “Humans Need to Explore Outer Space” is that space exploration needs a human touch. In contrast, the claim Eiren Caffall’s makes in “Let Robots Take to the Stars” is that space travel is more suited for robots. Despite both others presenting an argument to support their thesis, “Let Robots Take to the Stars” presents a more convincing argument. In “Let Robots Take to the Stars”, Eiren Caffall’s provides rhetorical devices about how robots are more fit to go into space. For example, in the argument, “Let Robots Take to the Stars” it states, “Without space travel as the default idea for our future, what new ideas might lead to amazing discoveries and inventions?”(Caffall4).

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

Humans obsess over the exploration of the unknown. The majority of our vast solar system remains unexplored. Most humans don’t have an idea what could be waiting for us outside of our atmosphere. Nonetheless, space exploration is not necessary unless our world is either perfect or destroyed. There is no need to throw away billions of dollars on space exploration missions when there are other necessities that need to be sought to first.

Space exploration is devoted to seeking out the unknowns of the universe. Manned and robotic missions alike have contributed priceless knowledge of our planet’s surroundings and beyond. However, with the current geopolitical climate, funding, and other practicalities, it is not reasonable for the exploration of space to be done exclusively by humans.

Space. Possibly the most unforgiving place possible for humans, and yet we desire to go there. We desire to travel to distant planets, new galaxies, and to know all that there is to know. We want all of this, and yet the mission to mars, and the first missions to the moon, we sent robots. There are many reasons for this and why we didn’t send humans, but the main reason we haven’t sent as many humans to space, is cost. It is extremely expensive to travel to space. So, robots are just cheaper. However, we want to send humans. We want to explore space ourselves. Therefor to accomplish our goals of sending humans into space, we need to make it cheaper to go to space.

Nevertheless, If NASA were to cut back on sending humans and instead send robots, they could save bundles of cash, and possibly, in some cases, lives (Etzioni, Amitai). Because of the vast expanses of space and the mystery that it contains, along with the action-packed movies made about space that captivate America even beyond their opening weekends, such as Star Wars, BattleStar Galactica, the humorous Space Balls, etc, and the simple fear of not knowing what, or who, is or is not out there, every person has some amount of curiosity in them in regard to the dark skies surrounding our earth. It is simply human nature to want to discover the unknown (Boucher, Marc p.2).

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.

According to President Kennedy, the among the drawbacks of space travel is the sheer amount of money it requires. In his speech, he stated that “this year’s space budget is three times what it was in January 1961, and it is greater than the space budget of the previous eight years combined.” This shows that space travel is no cheap effort.

Space. Space exploration was started by the curiosity of the world around us. People started observing stars and needed a way to look closer. The telescope was invented and more and more discoveries were made. Questions were being answered but other questions arose. Could humans leave Earth’s atmosphere? Are there other planets like ours? Where are we in this universe? And are we alone? Questions were being asked. Some were answered and some were not. Time moved along and space exploration grew. People were experimenting and researching. Robert Goddard, being one of them. Robert Goddard was able to launch the first successful liquid fueled rocket on July 27th 1927. This was a start to the future of space exploration. Goddard was then able to launch a rocket with a barometer and a camera. 18 years later Earth’s sound barrier is broken. In the following decade The Soviet Union launched Sputnik-2 with the first living passenger, a dog named Laika. Soon after the U. S. S. R launched Luna-1 which became the first artificial object to leave earth. The Apollo 11 crew landed on the moon July 20th 1969. Finally NASA launched the first Mars exploration rover, spirit, which landed on Mars. Space exploration revolutionized humans. One question to be solved is could humans live on another planet? NASA already intends on launching humans to Mars. Living on another planet will not be as convenient as Earth

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,

As humans, we always push to explore for new discoveries, it is in our blood to explore and push scientific boundaries. Space exploration has allowed us to expand our technology, foster a curiosity in humans, discover new worlds, and most importantly push even further to discover life in a new planet. With the advancement of new technology and innovators, there has been a significant discussion whether sending humans with the support of robots is the most efficient method. However, there are great arguments made that sending exclusively robots on space exploration is the best strategy. There is

This survey was preformed in a quantitative method meant for space tourism companies to find out public interest in recreational space travel. This survey began by asking your general feelings about recreational space tourism, current and future lifestyle, career and life goals, and views about spending. The survey also asked views on the environment and climate change, basic knowledge of space, and asked you to optionally disclose your personal information such as age, gender, and income. The survey asked participants the same questions for three different companies regarding space tourism, with personal questions in before and after. World View, Virgin Galactic, and Space Adventures will be offering recreational space travel by 2017-2020. With surveys such as this one, data analysts and marketing teams can summarize the data, find meaning in it, and find patterns in it (Davenport 2).

Space exploration refers to the exploration and discovery of outer space’s celestial structures by means of the ever-growing space technology, which is continuously evolving. Space physical exploration is conducted by using unmanned robotic probes. Human spaceflight is also used for space exploration. The history of space exploration dates back to the 20th century when the world’ most powerful states such as Russia and the United states scrambled for superiority. Space exploration therefore became a sense of pride and extreme manpower leading to development of space vehicles, which attempted to reach space. The space exploration programs were conducted by government space agencies mainly of the United States and Soviet Union due to the sensitivity and huge finances involved. With time, private organizations began to purchase and offer space launches, laying ground for private space flight. Satellite radio, communications satellites, astronaut transport, satellite television and sub-orbital space tourism comprise the Earth orbit’s private space lift.