Artificial limbs, cell-phone cameras, cordless tools, ear thermometers, firefighter gear, freeze-dried foods, invisible braces, MRI and CAT scans, memory foam, solar panels, ski boots, water filters, sunglasses. What do all of these items have in common? Well, they would not be possible without the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA (Spector). Not only does NASA 's technology contribute to space, it also benefits the lives on Earth, too. Therefore, NASA should be given more money so that they can continue to develop a productive space program. The United States of America should budget more money for NASA because the space program leads to discoveries in space, creation of new products, and stimulation of the economy. The
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Not only does the advancing technology allow for the invention of new products to be sold, thus allowing the economy to grow, NASA itself provides many job opportunities. It also purchases many goods needed for the various projects that NASA is working on (McBrien). Statistically shown, NASA 's Ames Research Center located in the San Francisco Bay Area engendered 5,300 jobs and $877 million in economic activity. Ames Director S. Pete Worden explained how the Ames program impacts the economy, “As Ames explores space and our planet, it stimulates economic growth by employing scientists and engineering professionals, promoting technology innovation, and preparing the workforce of the future..." (Hanner) So, not only does NASA carry out space explorations and contribute to creation of new products, it also helps the economy …show more content…
It can be thought that technology developed by the space program can only be used for space exploration, but in fact, there are so many products that humans use everyday that involve NASA technology (Spinoff 2015). Some people think that since America is already in debt, why should the government spend it on the space program. But, NASA is actually a beneficial investment for the United States’ economy because a lot of money from this program is invested back into the economy (“Should America Continue”). NASA is so beneficial to all aspects of life, from scientific discoveries to the economy, and therefore should receive more money so that it can continue to grow and
Not only does the advancing technology allow for the invention of new products to be sold, thus allowing the economy to grow, NASA itself provides many job opportunities. It also purchases many goods needed for the various projects that NASA is working on (McBrien). Statistically shown, NASA 's Ames Research Center located in the San Francisco Bay Area engendered 5,300 jobs and $877 million in economic activity. Ames Director S. Pete Worden explained how the Ames program impacts the economy, “As Ames explores space and our planet, it stimulates economic growth by employing scientists and engineering professionals, promoting technology innovation, and preparing the workforce of the future..." (Hanner) So, not only does NASA carry out space explorations and contribute to creation of new products, it also helps the economy …show more content…
It can be thought that technology developed by the space program can only be used for space exploration, but in fact, there are so many products that humans use everyday that involve NASA technology (Spinoff 2015). Some people think that since America is already in debt, why should the government spend it on the space program. But, NASA is actually a beneficial investment for the United States’ economy because a lot of money from this program is invested back into the economy (“Should America Continue”). NASA is so beneficial to all aspects of life, from scientific discoveries to the economy, and therefore should receive more money so that it can continue to grow and