Militarization Of Space Essay

As we progress evermore into the modern age, the colonization of space is becoming an increasing reality. Humans always colonize what they see. And as our advancements have allowed us to see space for real, it is the next logical step in colonization. With no precedent for colonization, it is one of the last true areas for which the countries of the world will race for settlement. Unsurprisingly, as with any occupation, countries’ militaries and their influence will be an ever increasing voice and power. Thus, the proliferation of military technology in space is an undeniable concern and forefront ethical issue. With a variety of factors to consider, it is evident that the negative ethical and societal consequences that accompany the militarization of space do indeed outweigh any potential positive outcomes. Humans have always thought of the sky as some unreachable curiosity. It was the home of …show more content…
The race truly began on October 4, 1957, when the USSR launched Sputnik I, beating the United States in launching the first artificial satellite into space. Much to current U.S. President Kennedy’s despair, the USSR also beat the United States at having the first man in space, as Yuri Gagarin went into space in early 1961. Inflicting a deep wound in America’s pride, President Kennedy decided to bolster the recently created agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and beat the USSR to the next milestone. With this ardent fervor gripping the American People, NASA began Project Apollo, which culminated in one of the most significant human achievements of all time, putting several American Astronauts on the moon on July 20, 1969. This effectively ended the “Space Race” and led to the new worldwide race to colonize