Controversy: The Future Of Space Exploration

Ever since the first human landed on the moon in 1969, space exploration has been the target of countless controversies. The U.S. government organization NASA has been a worldwide pioneer in space exploration for decades. A variety of positions can be adopted for the topic, although the two most prominent are: those who denounce space exploration, saying it is immoral and a waste of money, time, and resources, and those who praise space exploration, lauding the new horizons that it allows humankind to explore and learn about. Often cited is the claim that space exploration is dangerous and a waste of human life and valuable resources. The accidents that occur before, during, or after a mission garner media attention and further this point; however, it is worth nothing that these occurrences are statistically very rare. Extensive testing is used before every mission to ensure that the journey will be as safe as possible. In addition to this rigorous testing, new safety mechanisms and procedures are actively being developed around the clock in various facilities to dwindle the amount of accidents that occur, and prevent them from occurring in the first place. Controversy exists within this topic because not all people agree on whether or not …show more content…
Thus, space technology will almost certainly reach a level where manned exploration will be possible in the present century. It is often a topic of debate whether space exploration is worth the cost in lives and dollars. Space Technology presents the information on the history and advancements of space technology in a concise manner. However, since the technology is still evolving at a quick pace, the book is virtually obsolete. The points presented are still valuable currently, however. The risks of space technology only escalate while the field grows, and perhaps steps should be taken to actively diminish