Space Exploration: Should We Do It?

Space Exploration: Should We Do It?

Recently, there has been much controversy over the execution of further space exploration. NASA has been observing Mars over a period of time, and many have been discussing whether Mars should be made habitable to mankind. This remains a topic for debate, but this scheme should be carried out, and there are many reasons that support this decision. These opinions will be stated in the following paragraphs.

As the population of this world continues to increase, there will eventually be the inevitable problem of overcrowding. There have been many attempts to control the population of an area, but these methods are mostly ineffective and not all countries have such measures put into place. This leaves only one effective method: to move a part of the population away to another "world" so that the problem of overcrowding is solved. To carry this out might be difficult and expensive, but it also solves many problems associated with overpopulation, such as global warming, because since there is a reduced population, there need for cars, electricity generators and other polluting machines will greatly decrease.

It is argued that space exploration could be a massive gamble when we spend such a huge sum to exploring the unknown, and that all of the money the government spent could be wasted and should be spent in better ways. However, there are many examples where money was on exploration and has opened a door to a new world, where the money was spent for the greater good. For example, the exploration of the atom, the CERN project constantly provides important insights into the laws of nature and how particles interact with each other. The CERN project cost upwards of USD$6 billion, and was well worth, because this has led to many more discoveries, that influenced the world in many ways. Risk-taking is a fundamental nature of humans, and without it, the human race would not have progressed and allow us to live the convenient lives that the majority of us lead today.

To explore other foreign planets have multiple benefits to it: for example, for the planets that can be inhabited, this can solve the problem of overpopulation. The exploration of new planets can also allow scientists to understand more about the laws that govern nature and subsequently solve problems that plague this Earth, or new discoveries that may lead to inventions that can change our lives for the better. Every successful country has made large investments for people to explore the unknown, in order for human progress to be made. It is better to risk losing money, than to not take any risks and guarantee no progress at all.

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