Question

Space X and other companies are expanding the way they explore space exploration. what are the benefits? is this a good investment? Please provide where the information came from from, thanks.

Answer 1

Following are some Benefits of Space Exploration:

• Weather Forecasting
• Global Positioning Satellites
• Aircraft collision avoidance systems
• Better understanding of life on certain planets
• Digital Imaging
• Rain forest protection.
• Natural Resource Mapping
• Shock Absorbers for buildings to deal with earthquakes.
• Camera phones used in computers and mobile phones were developed because of their original use for space exploration.
• NASA developed air purifier for international space station and now it is put to standard use on earth in hospitals.
• Athletic shoes were originally based on technology using shock-absorbent rubber molding designed for astronauts' helmets

Many people argue that huge funds are being spent on space programs. The same can be utilized to reduce poverty and providing other infrastructural facilities to the economy. But this argument is not valid. The benefits received to humanity from space exploration [programs are much more than the costs incurred. It is difficult to quantify the return on investments from space programs. But still the space exploration has not only enhanced our knowledge but also led to certain inventions which have made human life much more easier, safer and comfortable.