Space Persuasive Essay

Humans are inquisitive creatures who have reached beyond the stars to satisfy their curiosity. In particular, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a government agency that oversees U.S. aeronautics and aerospace programs and research, wants to “reach for new heights and reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind” (Wilson). NASA has been a national icon for space exploration for nearly 60 years (Simpson). In the 20th century, the U.S. engaged in the space race, a competition between the United States and the Soviet Union for superior spaceflight capability. After the Sputnik 1 was launched, the U.S. government established NASA as a civilian enterprise, focusing on scientific advancement (Wilson). NASA was at the pinnacle …show more content…
According to the Executive Director of the Space Frontier Foundation, Hannah Kerner, the collaboration of government and private companies will “lower cost of space exploration and increase the access of it” (Burgess). In fact, NexGen Space LLC, conducted a study called the “Economic Assessment and Systems Analysis of an Evolvable Lunar Architecture that Leverages Commercial Space Capabilities and Public-Private-Partnerships”, that was partially funded by a NASA grant, to reduce the cost of traveling to the moon by up to 90% (Messier). The report concluded that collaboration between private and public companies is ideal for reducing the cost of space travel and projects …show more content…
When mining for these metals, fossil fuels are used, which release carbon emissions (Environmental). Carbon emission are one of the number one causes of global warming (Environmental). Moreover, the process of mining can cause erosion, decrease biodiversity, waste water, and pollute the Earth with chemicals (Environmental). By relying on mining in space, further damage on the environment can be avoided in the