¶ … United States Should Continue Space Exploration
For those who believe the United States should forego any further exploration of the universe, even of our own Solar System, whether through manned spacecraft or with un-manned probes, this paper offers a well-thought-out rebuttal to that viewpoint. It would be short-sighted on the part of the U.S. To turn our backs on the potential for new and exciting discoveries, and on the investment in future technologies that is has been a product of our space program. Are we to tell our children that American is closing the door on learning about the universe? Are we to sit and watch as Russia, China, the European Union and other nations develop new knowledge about our universe, knowledge that can help societies become more sustainable here on Earth?
President Barack Obama asserted that it's vital to continue exploring space "…Because broadening our capabilities in space will continue to serve our society in ways that we can scarcely imagine," and also "Because exploration will once more inspire wonder in a new generation" which in turn will spark "passions," the president continued, and will launch new careers as well (Obama, 2010, p. 2). Renowned American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson reminds readers in Parade Magazine that the Apollo space program "…drove a half-century of unprecedented wealth and prosperity that today we take for granted" (Tyson, 2007, p. 1). As for taxpayers who ask why the U.S. spends billions of dollars on space when there are enormous problems here on Earth, Tyson has an answer based on specific dollar data. When Tyson does the math, and tallies up the total cost in taxes...
As Nelson puts it, "I've asked the president to use money from leftover stimulus funds. . . I've also asked him to help minimize the job losses after the space shuttle is retired, in part, by transferring other NASA-related work to Cape Canaveral" ("U.S. Senator Bill Nelson," Internet). Obviously, since Cape Canaveral is located in Florida, Senator Nelson is attempting to guarantee that the space program continues to help
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