Does the space program make sense? I know we learn from space exploration, but is mankind really reaping the rewards of this program or is it a vanity on the part of the USA?
2007-02-20 12:09:34 · 9 answers · asked by Moby 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Yes, it's the best investment we can make in our future as a species. Not to mention, for every dollar that NASA gets in their budget, seven dollars are spent in the economy. It's a great boost to our economy. Plus, the rest of the world is counting on us to find out if we're about to be hit by something - the US has the most comprehensive programs by far for detecting solar flares and asteriods, and NASA funds it all. Plus they pay me. Which is great.
2007-02-20 13:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The computer you used to type that question on came about because of the space program. A lot of the ready made foods you eat came about because of the space program. Things that were made for the space program were adapted for use here so when ever money is spent on programs like that we sometimes reap the benefits in our daily lives. So I say keep exploring you may make something I can use everyday
2007-02-20 12:18:58 · answer #2 · answered by Tommiecat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
good question :)
I believe that we should continue spending money on space program. Because if we don't know earlier stuff that might happen to our space or earth as a whole to at least try to pervent it from happen (in which I don't think we can stop it since we haven't even reach that far much) If not, we well be the second next extinction considering the dinosaur was first.
2007-02-20 12:52:02 · answer #3 · answered by ceec 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If we give it up the space program, we may get left behind as other countries are trying to explore for natural resources and benefits that could possibly aid us in the future.
2007-02-20 12:21:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that it makes sense.
NASA's budget (16.8 billion) is small compared to other parts of the Federal Budget. While it is not a money making operation, it is not like we are stuffing all of the money in a rocket and launching into space. The money is used and results are gained from it.
How many people in this country (not to mention around the world) have jobs because of the space industry? How much of NASA's budget comes from the tax revenue collected from these jobs and corporate revenues of NASA contractors? If you eliminate the space program, how are you going to replace the hundreds of thousands of jobs that are tied to the industry?
One of the biggest image problems that NASA has is the inability to clearly state the many and invaluable contributions to the world that come either directly from NASA or are developed from NASA research, engineers and technology.
In addition to providing many high level career opportunities, generating tourism dollars for local communities with NASA facilities, many of the things that we use in everyday life were developed directly for a NASA mission.
Portable and cordless drills and other tools were created and used for the Apollo Mission. Mylar which is used in insulating blankets was also developed by NASA.
A new kind of rescue tool - Life Shears - is being used by EMS and fire departments for getting people out of wrecked vehicles was developed initially for the Space Shuttle program.
The idea of grooved highways for better traction in wet weather was used by NASA in runways,
The switches that activate air bags in cars were developed by NASA engineers.
Weather Satellites are essential technology with the increased threat of hurricanes.
NASA holds thousands of patents and as a federal institution anyone can license and develop products based on these technologies. Hundreds of companies have done so, creating thousands of jobs.
NASA imagery are used by many companies to develop and sell, books, calendars t-shirts, providing additional jobs and tax collections
One of the most forgotten parts of NASA is that it also responsible for Aeronautics as well as space. As a result NASA is always investigating and studying ways to make flying more efficient and safer.
For some more information:
http://www.nasa.gov/vision/earth/technol...
2007-02-20 12:30:23 · answer #5 · answered by Cincinnatus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 11:32:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eventually the Earth will be uninhabitable, as the sun turns into a red giant, and the oceans boil, so we either move, or die! These are just the first, baby steps, in the colonisation of space, which is vitally important.
2007-02-20 13:26:41 · answer #7 · answered by CLICKHEREx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't that the same sort of question that Queen Isabel's advisers asked her about that crazy Columbus guy?
No, it could not be put the better use. If it wasn't being used on space programs, it would be used on more government bureaucrats.
2007-02-20 12:14:23 · answer #8 · answered by morningfoxnorth 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think we should continue to spend billions on a space program
because maybe we find another terrestrial body in which humans can live to.
2007-02-20 12:16:04 · answer #9 · answered by aldrin m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋