Now that Pluto has been dumped, i was wondering which planet would benefit us the most and the one we should explore?
please state your answer together with your reason
2006-08-25 18:05:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
If there is one planet I'm interested in learning more about, it's Venus.
It's such a hellhole, but in many ways it is so similar to Earth - in size and gravity for example. There are indications, from (I think) the percentage of hydrogen isotopes in its atmosphere, that Venus once had an ocean....
If that's so, we *really need to know* what happened to that planet. It's hot enough on its surface to met lead, man!
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The thing is, we don't need to pick and choose. Lower the cost of space access, liberate oxygen (& maybe hydrogen), iron and titanium from the moon, and bring in a metal -rich asteroid or two. Along the way, deploy some solar power satellites, and solve humankind's energy crisis, for all time, with negligible environmental impact.
Which planet to explore? We play our cards right, we'll be able to send high-school science class trips to other planets in a century or so.
2006-08-25 19:26:39 · answer #1 · answered by wm_omnibus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gravity is too strong on Mercury, to hot on Venus, Earth is Not A bad Choice, Mars Needs More Exploration, Jupiter & Saturn Are Gas Giants, No Terra Firm to land on, but some of the Moons are Promising, Uranus Is Interesting, and Pluto Already has a Mission On the Way! How about exploring them ALL! For every Dollar we spend on the Space Program, it comes back to us Ten Fold, so it's a great investment!
2006-08-25 18:18:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Earth type planets in other solar systems, because we will eventually screw this one up beyond all repair, and will need a new place to live. Actually? We can accomplish this exploration by building some REALLY BIG telescopes in space, and by using things like microgravity lensing.
Getting there is another problem however.
2006-08-25 19:24:48 · answer #3 · answered by Techguy2396 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I think we should study moons closer. Specifically the moons of Saturn and Jupiter. Scientist's observations from the Voyager information they received found that some of the planets may be capable of holding some form of life. I know that there are plans to send more space craft to study specific moons, including possible landings. Their hopes are to design craft that are cheep enough to send to several moons without recovery, equipped with sensor devices that would give atmospheric conditions, surface pictures, etc..
2006-08-25 18:15:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Earth
2006-08-25 18:28:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything beyond Pluto(whatever it is). Oh what, we can't do that yet? Well that's where I think we should explore.
2006-08-25 18:25:28 · answer #6 · answered by 2BaD4u 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Earth. We need to take better care of the Earth.
2006-08-25 18:11:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
we should invade Pluto! just to make sure it is a planet not a hunk of rock and ice. if just ice we can use it for our drinks (non-alcoholic or alcoholic)!
2006-08-25 18:47:19 · answer #8 · answered by rubberduck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every planet...maybe a cure for disease or life or something may give us a hint to a better life.
Who knows !...As was once said, 'I don't know what it is, I don't know'.
2006-08-25 18:13:57 · answer #9 · answered by marnefirstinfantry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uranus.....because it is called Uranus. Sorry, it is 1:10am and Uranus is funny this late.
2006-08-25 18:10:42 · answer #10 · answered by Mav 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋