Throughout the course of history, people have been fascinated with the idea of space exploration. Exploring the unexplored is a fascinating feat; however, it can become very costly to research, design, and create equipment used by NASA. This is why the program is reliant on money from outside sources such as the government. The government should spend money on the space program because it contributes to many scientific advancements and explorations that could lead to incredible discoveries. The Space program contributes to many scientific advancements both medically and technologically. Many medical breakthroughs have been due, in part, to NASA’s research. For example, due to the program’s focus on robotics, NASA is an important force in developing artificial limbs, which have changed the lives of amputees and those confined to wheelchairs. Additionally, NASA’s technology is responsible for plenty of computer programs that people use on a daily basis. NASA has been responsible for these and many other breakthroughs in technology, and if the government funds the program the future possibilities are endless. …show more content…
If the government continues to financially support the space program, a trip to Mars could potentially be in the not too distant future. When it comes to deep space exploration, the possibilities are endless, and many more discoveries could be made that could help make everyday life easier for a multitude of people. Some claim that space exploration should not be more important than people on earth. The claim is that there are more pressing matters that may need financial aid from the government. However, this is a claim that is made by people without proper knowledge of how many incredible things have been discovered and created by NASA’s technologies and the space
Although it is true that there is no concrete outcome “for using taxpayer money” to fund space programs, it does not mean in any way that the money is not being used to help our society grow (Source H). The bulk of the money funded to space exploration goes towards the incomes of thousands of skilled employees who create such successful space missions. It can be assumed that less than one percent is being used from the federal dollar on manned space programs, as space exploration falls under the “All others” category which spends six percent of every federal tax dollar (Source C). Space exploration programs have the potential to discover new technologies and expand on what we have here on Earth, but in order to succeed, there needs to be slight altercations with how each federal tax dollar is spent. National defense gets nineteen percent of each federal tax dollar – a proportion that is too extraordinary considering the United States has access to a nuclear arsenal which is far less expensive and just as effective as maintaining conventional forces (Source C). The United States is pretty much the military for half the world, so instead of collecting all the money from our tax payers here in America, we should collect from other counties that we protect as
“One small step for man, one giant step for mankind” - Neil Armstrong. Humans have been fascinated by stars and planets from the beginning of time.The human race has made some amazing discoveries; from drawings on cave walls, to putting somebody in space. Discoveries in space include finding new planets, technology, and theories. In recent years, there have been less discoveries due to a cut in NASA’s budget. This is because instead of the money going to NASA, the money goes to other organizations. The U.S should increase NASA’s budget because it helps find planets that could support life, creates more everyday objects, and gives ideas of how the earth might end.
There are also many educational benefits to funding NASA. By funding NASA, one can promote future interests in the field of science and engineering by inspiring students to dream about changing the way space is looked at by the world. Students are pushed to pursue knowledge in STEM subjects so that eventually they can help “push the future forward.” People might say that it is better to fund education though sending money to schools, but the problem is that no matter how good the education is at schools, if students are not motivated then the schools will not succeed at teaching
Do you ever wonder where our knowledge about space comes from? Or where some of our necessities comes from? Space programs, like the National Aeronautics and Space Association, or commonly known as NASA, help us learn about space. Also, they aid us in creating innovative inventions with materials derived from space. To be able to continue growth, space programs must be funded by our government. With research, it can be said that space programs being funded by the government is important because we can advance in science, maintain jobs and infer about the future.
We should keep on funding space research for exploration because there can be many new things that we can discover that can impact us all greatly. In “Why we Shouldn’t Go to Mars” by Gregg Easterbrook, “Remarks at the Dedication of the Aerospace Medical Health Center” by John F. Kennedy and Political Cartoon it is evident that we should continue investing and funding the space programs for more exploration to discover new things. There are many decisions and choices
Consequently NASA’s strategic plan for space exploration and the ability to improve life is based on making plans to further extend its reach into the Solar System. Essential to continuing the status quo for NASA will be the ability to increase funding and resources from the public.
There is an infinite amount of things we can learn from space exploration. An article about space exploration says that, “space isn’t going anywhere-we can always study it later.” What if there is no later? Space is such an interesting topic that it leaves people very curious on what they want to know. NASA just needs to be careful with its budget and plan carefully. We can possibly find “unexpected discoveries” that have, and continue to, benefit humans. Strategy is key for space exploration. The exploration of space has assisted us in inventing new things such as scratch-proof eyewear, orthodontic braces, new tools, mechanisms, and much more. Without this knowledge gained from space, humans could have been hundreds of inventions behind and life would not be as convenient as it is
With space technology advanced in recent years, going to space or even conducting experiments in space is no longer an impossible thing to think about. But in the past, the space exploration programs are most funded by national institutions and even directly by governments. Because the private companies do not want to take the risk to explore the unknown domain, which cannot provide any direct economic benefits. Therefore, governments had to come into play to fund promising future science and technology.
“NASA is an engine of innovation and inspiration as well as the world 's premier space exploration agency, and we are well served by politicians working to keep it that way, instead of turning it into a mere jobs program, or worse, cutting its budget” stated, famous scientist, Bill Nye. For years, NASA has been working on new technology to get the humankind into the great beyond. There has been a great debate if NASA and other space programs are even worth putting a great deal funding into anymore. Trillions of dollars have been funneled into NASA and other space programs by the government. There are many people who argue that this funding is not necessary and should be put in other places like to fund for jobs or put into finding a cure for cancer. Space exploration has many benefits and should continued to be funded. Some benefits are that space exploration quenches humans thirst for knowledge, creates many advances in technology, and strengthens our economy.
From the discovery of fire by ancient ancestors to modern space explorations, it has been curiosity and the pursuit for a better future that has made humanity explores the vast, never-ending space. As Neil Armstrong once said, “Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man 's desire to understand.” Curiosity, exploration, reaching new heights, discovering new things, and unraveling the deepest mysteries is core part of human characteristics. Is space exploration really desirable at a time when so much needs doing on Earth? It is a rather often-asked question by many Americans. However, before one can criticize the efforts in space, regarding monetary efforts, one must take into consideration how the human species have advanced. Indeed, Space exploration should be funded because of the importance of the Mars programs and new technology.
Looking down the road, space exploration and the benefits it yields - in medicine and information technology - should not be overlooked,” said former Congressmen Bob Barr in regards to the importance of NASA. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been a fantastic asset to the country since the Cold War, when it began to develop satellites for reconnaissance against the Soviets. In the many years after the Cold War, NASA’s science had helped mainly in the military, but now in other areas of life as well. The United States government should prioritize NASA because of technological advancements, economics benefits, enhancement of foreign relations, and human expansion.
Humans have always been interested in space and the wonder in which it may hold. In the past, humans worshiped the stars as if they were gods while also studying their position to give them guidance for their lives. Their interested in space has fathered the desire to know more. Today, space has been seen by many as the new frontier or the home beyond earth. Society have even taken a step forward through the creation of stories in books and movies based of the idea of humans living in space and the present of alliances. Yet there is still controversy on the need to continue space exploration when our own planet has so many detrimental problems. There is an ongoing debate on whether not the money used for space travel could be better beneficially use for other causes. It is true that space exploration costs billions of dollars a year alone according to NASA current budget, which is constantly increasing. However, what many refuses to understand is that without space exploration many of the innovations that we have today would not have existed. While there have been, many failed attempts involving space exploration that has caused a tremendous amount of money to go down the drain. However, many people fail to realize the benefits of space exploration and the possible future it may
Mankind has always been fascinated with exploring the unknown. From sailing to distant lands to someday setting foot on other planets, the spirit of exploration is the same. Bur now with the current economic situation and the high cost of sending people to space, NASA is being looked at as a way to free up some much needed funds. Although, there is many problems here on planet Earth that need addressing, the benefits of space exploration far out weight the disadvantages. Space exploration has given us more advanced technology, advances in the medical field, and a boost to the economy and these facts cannot be disputed.
For all of humankind’s existence, people have gazed at the cosmos in wonderment, trying to wrap their minds around the complexities of the universe. Scientist and researchers are on the brink of finally being able to learn about the way the universe works. It has only been in the past few decades where researchers have been able to use current technology to efficiently collect information and process it. There have been many achievements that are due to the work in space science. NASA has contributed to creating many technologies such as ventricular assist devices, artificial limbs, anti-icing systems, video enhancing and analysis systems, to even enriched baby food. NASA has led to various ways of improvement in society with their work in space exploration. The technological advancements are in addition to the main goal of space exploration, which is to gain a better understanding of the fundamental laws of space. There needs to be an increase in funding for NASA so they can conduct research to understand Earth as well as the rest of the celestial bodies in space. By comprehending the objects in space, they can be utilized. Mining asteroids could lead to a new-found source of material that could provide resources that are not easily accessible. Their research helps in exploring space, working towards the point of traversing space to inhabit other worlds. People generally have favorable opinions of NASA and their research but think that too much money is spent in that field.
In a time when there are significant government budget cuts and furloughs such that some government employees work days without pay, human space travel is a luxury that we barely afford. Even though NASA 's space travel budget may