Is it good
that dispensing money on space travel is less popular than it was during the
space race? Or do we need the inspiration
that space programs can bring? Is this
just a natural result of our nature as a “questing species”? Should Slovakia get more involved and
invested in the EU space program? What do you think about the space ark?
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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How much of a priority should space exploration be for governments and, by extension, humanity?
ReplyDeleteDespite providing a well-balanced overview of arguments supporting decreased government investment in space exploration, my opinion on the topic has remained the same. I find the decreased popularity of dispensing money on space travel rather disheartening. I believe that the sheer determination and unity exhibited during the era of the space race on both sides is testament enough that our species’ innate curiosity species is enough to warrant substantial investment in space exploration. Of course, there is to be considered the plethora of issues humanity faces of risks simply on Earth, which would not be resolved by additional space exploration. However, considering the small percentages of national budgets invested into research, a complete reallocation of all the money would far from cover all the costs of Earthly issues. Additionally, I consider it noteworthy to state that alongside space travel, the exploration of the universe as a whole (including the Earth) can lead to discoveries with potential in improving living conditions on our planet.
When it comes to Space Ark, the idea "proposed by the University of Arizona to send seed, spore, sperm and egg samples of 6.7 million terrestrial species to the moon as a sort of space ark in case life on Earth should come to an end.", I can’t help but think of the TV series “The 100” where this exact plot plays out.I find this idea to be rather intriguing, especially with the growing concern of a nuclear explosion rendering the Earth to be uninhabitable. Though highly speculative at this point in time, I think that preserving Earth's biodiversity could be done in this manner and I would support the creation of such a programme. In conclusion, while there are valid arguments against increased spending on space exploration, the potential benefits and advancements are substantial. In my opinion, these outweigh the risks and opportunity costs of not investing in such programs.
-Veronika