The modern form of Homo sapiens has been on Earth for roughly 100,000 years (Homo). Only within the last 55 years have humans, or modern Homo sapiens, traveled beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. Not only have humans escaped Earth’s atmosphere, but humans have also landed on other celestial bodies, such as the Moon. As humans continue to explore, there will become a need for further advancements in all fields of study, to not only reach distant planets but also to sustain life on them as well. There are two articles that focus on the topic of space exploration, the authors of these two articles provide different perspectives of what the future of space exploration could look like. Kuman Krishen’s article, “Technology Needs for Future Space Exploration,”
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Krishen, but instead of the scientific approach that Dr. Krishen used, Sherwood takes a more concise approach to explaining the topic. Brent Sherwood provides some information about what needs to be achieved to become more advanced in the field of space exploration. An example of Sherwood providing information with regards to advancements needed in space exploration would be when he explains that space vessels need to decelerate to a soft landing within seconds, not minutes, on other celestial bodies (Sherwood 2). A majority of the article is Sherwood explaining the applications of the advancements that will come with space exploration, rather than explaining what exactly needs to be improved upon. Although the information provided has little to do with advances in space exploration, the article does provide information on how all of these advancements in space exploration can be utilized to help humanity prosper. Such as, if humans were to explore distant planets, the human race may find crucial evidence to prove alien life exists or more about the universe itself (Sherwood …show more content…
Krishen’s article, with regards to beginning with broad statements and then refining the statements as he continues. In Brent Sherwood article, he begins each topic with headings, which represent broad statements, to inform the reader of what each section will pertain to. He then explains in slightly more detail what the topic is, this is to allow the reader to understand the topic of space exploration to some extent. The article, “What Next for Human Space Flight”, does not provide as detailed information as that of Dr. Krishen’s article. The author does stay on the topic that is provided and explains it to some extent, but does not go into depth. Due to the broad statements leaving crucial evidence out, the audience cannot completely comprehend the topics of Brent Sherwood’s
Krishen, but instead of the scientific approach that Dr. Krishen used, Sherwood takes a more concise approach to explaining the topic. Brent Sherwood provides some information about what needs to be achieved to become more advanced in the field of space exploration. An example of Sherwood providing information with regards to advancements needed in space exploration would be when he explains that space vessels need to decelerate to a soft landing within seconds, not minutes, on other celestial bodies (Sherwood 2). A majority of the article is Sherwood explaining the applications of the advancements that will come with space exploration, rather than explaining what exactly needs to be improved upon. Although the information provided has little to do with advances in space exploration, the article does provide information on how all of these advancements in space exploration can be utilized to help humanity prosper. Such as, if humans were to explore distant planets, the human race may find crucial evidence to prove alien life exists or more about the universe itself (Sherwood …show more content…
Krishen’s article, with regards to beginning with broad statements and then refining the statements as he continues. In Brent Sherwood article, he begins each topic with headings, which represent broad statements, to inform the reader of what each section will pertain to. He then explains in slightly more detail what the topic is, this is to allow the reader to understand the topic of space exploration to some extent. The article, “What Next for Human Space Flight”, does not provide as detailed information as that of Dr. Krishen’s article. The author does stay on the topic that is provided and explains it to some extent, but does not go into depth. Due to the broad statements leaving crucial evidence out, the audience cannot completely comprehend the topics of Brent Sherwood’s