Jon Nguyen On Space Exploration

Look up at the night sky, see the stars, planets and our closest neighbor, the moon. Every human being at one point in his or her life has done this same thing. It is only natural to look up and wonder in awe at whats out there. Human beings are made with an innate desire to expand and explore. In the 1950s when there was no more of Earth to discover, people started looking upwards at the sky to satisfy this internal desire. Hungry for dominance and technological innovation, the United States created NASA and embarked on what would become the greatest voyage in human history. Throughout the second half of the twentieth century, space travel and the technology which powered it advanced far beyond what any prior civilization could imagine. Inspiring in humanity hope for a future not on Earth. An analysis of the effects of the NASA space program on the United States reveals a radical shift in educational policies, an influx of new an innovative technologies, and a renewed motivation and hope for the future.

The first genre, Mike Wall aims to set the tone by talking about the Pluto probe and how the images or footage taken was breathtaking. The purpose of this particular article was to inform listeners regarding the events that are occurring on Pluto and why it is important to acquire the footage for future research. The second genre, this video is informing us about the further advances in space exploration and the video is to explain the phenomena that occur. The intended audience of this video is for an older audience, usually interested in space, science and possible individuals that have a peaked interest in science fiction. Figuring out the type of people that make

The Space Race; a period in time, more than a two decades of space exploration. Its competitors, USA vs USSR. Its length consisting of no more than 12 years yet giving increased knowledge of flight and the sky and space above it. It consisted of more than thirty overall successful launches and through each abysmal failure brought new success. The launches increased the overall knowledge of space and brought new ideas and questions into peoples minds. Sci-Fi sprung up from the ideas that the events brought. It gave humans new ideas, new thoughts. The purpose of this paper is to increase the remembrance of that period of space exploration.

Our new understanding of the solar system and the technology we’ve developed through conducting missions has benefitted our society by helping us understand things about other planets, space, and most importantly help us understand more things about our home, planet Earth.

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. Some of these problems arise right here on Earth. Some of the issues have been resolved, such as escaping the forces of gravity to reach outer space. Most of the 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, they posit that humans can colonize space. Humans need to buckle up and build the technology which will help to solve problems that would arise to

The Space Race was a competition between the Soviet Union and the United States for supremacy in space. From 1955 until 1975, both sides battled it out to be the leader in the competition. Fueled by the Cold War and other causes of the beginning of the race, the Soviet Union and the United States fought for authority in a very public manner through the media. There were many achievements at this time and it led the way for many great things to come afterwards.

“Science and experimentation drives job creation, produces economic growth… The Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs added considerably to America’s national honor, fostered countrywide spirit of and attracted countless children into careers in math and science” (Source E). Technology through NASA has frequently pushed the brilliant minds of America, and when upcoming generations witness the successful achievements they too feel obligated to make those devices more efficient, user friendly, and cheaper. These highly intelligent scientist are setting the standard for adolescent innovative minds and this organization not only promotes scientific inquiries, but moves future generations to become better than their

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,

Arguable the most important factor of creating a privatized space program, however, is simply the furthering of man’s knowledge of that marvelous frontier. With more opportunity to explore and research the many celestial bodies near and far from Earth, man can strive into a new era of technology and information. Countless stars within countless galaxies lie in wait as people seek to

It’s cold up there. Cold and inhospitable. It is not easy, and it will take time. These are things the first humans in Africa must have thought of journeys northward. And yet, people still went. They colonized the globe in all its varied environments. When humans first bred dogs and horses, they did not do so to send them into unexplored land in our steed. We did not build crow’s nests on ships to observe and not go. Why is even a question whether humans should go to space? Space is the final frontier that the universe has to offer, and humanity would be remiss not to explore it with their own hands. It’s important to frame the debate. Succinctly, should

In a way, the launch of the rocket looked as if “Dumbledore, or maybe God, had grabbed that rocket and the six men inside and taken them to another dimension, leaving only smoke and awe behind”(Rosin). Nowadays, society could care less about what happens to NASA and in space. Only when a new movie comes out about an event happening in space does the nation become interested in astronauts and their findings that may or may not be accurate. NASA has provided Earth with many new inventions, discoveries about Earth by learning about other planets, and even has made new scientific findings. Neil deGrasse Tyson, on CNN, explains how President Obama “[says] that the Apollo mission ‘produce[s] technologies that…[improve] kidney dialysis and water purification systems; sensors to test for hazardous gases; energy-saving building materials; and fire-resistant fabrics [that] firefighters and soldiers [use]”’(Etzioni). This demonstrates that NASA has brought useful information back from exploring space, some of which mankind uses everyday. In space, there is a space station that “serves as a national laboratory for human health, biological, and materials research, as a technology test-bed, and as a stepping stone for going further into the solar system” which will eventually allow humans and/or robots to journey farther into space (Dunbar). The space station will also

To begin, the advancements in the movie are somewhat comparable towards today’s technology, but there are a few fixations that we are far off from doing. The movie gives us an insight look of what could be accomplished if we turn in the right direction. “Interstellar” (Obst,Thomas & Nolan, 2014) shows space stations that sustain a large amount of human life to create or prepare for the next generation to come. They show how robots can help grow and maintain crops, and they are also now companions on space

You hear a lot of people saying that space research is cool but it is typically a waste of money and valuable resources that could be used to benefit our own planet and the many problems that we have all over earth today. But I completely, one hundred percent agree on the further exploration of space for different reasons such as: we are living in a virtual age where everything is done with smart phones and computers and physical exploration is much needed. Second it can actually help the economy in multiple ways not just waste money. Lastly It also guarantees the development of good technology, not only with companies, but among the younger people who need to be inspired through the educational systems we have in America.

The biggest affect increased space exploration would have could be its change on the education landscape. In 1998, NASA scientists Adriana Ocampo, Louis Friedman, and John Logsdon explored NASA’s effect on education in their article, “Why Space Science and Exploration Benefit Everyone.” Though their writing is nearly 20 years old, Ocampo, Friedman, and Logsdon explain why handcuffing NASA creates a “brain drain” in America –

Space travel has become a growing event in the world and has assisted in advancing our knowledge as well as providing information about the solar system. As the human race continues to grow, the need for resources continues to grow as well and finding new places to inhabit as well as being able to find new resources is becoming more important. The issue that needs to be addressed currently is the air quality onboard the space habitats, stations and vehicles. There have been advancements in that section, but new challenges arise that have negative impacts on the crew. Despite these issues, however, there is not an immediate need to stop space exploration as long as these issues are being worked on.