thanks~!
2007-09-05 03:10:09 · 8 answers · asked by clarice 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
im surprised no one said this. colonization. it wont be long before we have exhausted the resources of this planet and will need to move on
2007-09-05 07:27:01 · answer #1 · answered by thepizzaguyishere 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
From a technology advancement point of view;
I believe that the exploration of space is a better place to spend money than on wars.
Also,
Wars divide people, the exploration of space unites us.
2007-09-05 10:30:50 · answer #2 · answered by Dan 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
"Because it is there"
Why did Columbus sail West for India ? Why did Newton start thinking about an apple's fall ?
It may seem to be a costly venture now but for the ultimate survival of mankind and life as a whole, space exploration is important. It helps us to understand the Universe on the grandest scale of all and the technological spin offs have great value.
2007-09-05 10:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It keeps scientists happy. It provides the technology companies with lots of tax dollars to build neat stuff, keeping lots of people employed. Most people simply don't care. Historically people have NOT been explorers. Just a few odd-balls and misfits. In a country like ours, with scientific pretensions, a majority of the population doubts the obvious truth of evolution, being quite happy with the revealed truths in a bronze age story book. With the exception of nomads, by far most people never strayed more than 20 miles from home.
2007-09-05 10:46:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Space exploration is like colonization - it has military undertones. If you think man has decided to stop at the nuclear bomb, think again. How effective a space-launched war will be for a country that has the technology to implement it. It is the next step for war.
2007-09-06 18:26:38 · answer #5 · answered by jenesuispasunnombre 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
We can be as ignorant as we want to be. Life will be a challenge to survive, the more advance u are the better chance U have of surviving.
2007-09-05 11:32:01 · answer #6 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The humans knack for wanting to know why we are here and what is out "there". Information is everything.
2007-09-05 10:16:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
We wanna know who and where we are. It's natural to examine our environment.
2007-09-05 14:09:36 · answer #8 · answered by jhstha 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋