While it is true that Earth has benefitted from past space exploration, it remains very important for the leaders of America to weigh the pros and cons of further exploration. They must take into consideration today’s economy and the fact that many people are much more concerned about their jobs here on Earth, rather than worrying about exploring other planets. American exploration of Mars began in the late 1990s, and since that time, the United States has sent eight different vehicles to the Red Planet (Kluger 24). All of this exploration has been very expensive for the American taxpayers. Recently, the idea of privatizing the business of sending cargo and astronauts into low-earth orbit has become a reality.
Space Race Explained In the 1950’s and 1960’s, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a contest. The space was rather primitive, to a degree. It focused on the naming of a country (countries) as superior over the others. Begun with the excuse of contributing, even if it was true, to international space science. Each accomplishment recognized represented an upgrade in score for those who were keeping tabs (everyone really).
People should not be allowed to own property in space because it can be expensive, it would cause conflict, and space colonization is not yet possible. Owning property in space can empty your bank account! It cost about $36 billion to create the prototype rocket and start the program. This money could be used for more important things, such as health care and helping people who are not financially stable. When space colonization becomes a more regular event,
The United States tried to out-do Soviet Union’s space missions by landing the very first man on the moon. As a result, NASA came up with the infamous Apollo 1 mission. Many Americans favored the mission, but there were ones who politically disagree with it. The Apollo mission was launched in 1969, carrying 2 man including Neil Armstrong onto the moon. This successful mission led Americans to believe that they won the unofficial race, but the Soviets differ by claiming that launching the first man to space makes them the victors.
At first the heliocentric model was not widely accepted because people always thought the Earth was at the center. The telescope helped people accept the way the universe actually is. In the early 1600’s, the telescope was invented. Although Galileo did not invent it, her did make it famouse. He built his own telescopes and was the first to use to view the heavens in 1610.
Sending people to live on Mars is another giant leap for mankind's history and progression. Curiosity is a major reason to extend our science to Mars. Landing and living on Mars could reveal and answer many questions that scientists and society would like to
NASA technology also has been adapted for many non-aerospace uses by the private sector. NASA remains a leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general. Perhaps more importantly, our exploration of space has taught us to view Earth, ourselves, and the universe in a new way. Every aircraft utilizes technology pioneered by NASA. New industries have been built on space technology, including personal computers, advanced medical equipment, communications satellites, weather forecasting and natural resource mapping.
In his definition of Global History Mazlish talks about how globalization resulted in advanced science. How it wasn’t a single civilization that sent rockets into space but a collection of nations combined efforts that allowed for this to be possible (3). German, Russian, and American scientists were all critical in development of space technology. During World War Two the Germans developed extremely advanced rocket technology, later the Russians were able to adapt this to send the first satellite into space and then finally the Americans were able to add upon all of this to send men to the moon. This Mazlish would describe as falling into the realm of Global History because of the way it was humanity's effort that got us to the moon, not solely the ambition and technology of one civilization that got us there.
What is the science of astronomy? Astronomy is a human adventure in the sense that it affects everyone—even those who have never looked at the sky—because the history of astronomy has been so deeply intertwined with the development of civilization. Revolutions in astronomy have gone hand in hand with the revolutions in science and technology that have shaped modern life c. What is the scientific method and how does it relate to the science of astronomy? The scientific method can be defined as the study of anything. Science studies how everything works from the smallest (quarks) to the largest (Galactic clusters and possibly even bigger) But astronomy is just the science or study of how everything interacts in the universe.
The Soviet Union dominated much of the early aspects of the space race. However, the United Stated used a methodical building approach that was achieved due to the earlier stages of the space race, Project Gemini and Mercury achievements, and the manned mission to the moon. The Space Race was a milestone in human history, its beginning will always be remembered as a race between two battling super powers of the time. Astronaut Neil Armstrong fulfilled as dream as old as humanity as he took the first human steps onto a planetary body, “That's one small step for man. One giant leap for mankind."