Human access and exploration in space is not a matter of pride and prestige, as most people would say. While the USA and USSR fought to dominate space travel in its initial stages, contemporary researchers and scientists consider space exploration vital for human survival (Kelsey-Sugg & Fegan, 2018). This approach may lead to an exaggerated affirmation about climate change and potential human expansion into nearby planets and asteroids to avoid the devastated planet. However, these forms of fear are not far-fetched. Space exploration provides humans with a possible escape plan in case of unintended catastrophes (Kelsey-Sugg & Fegan, 2018). Novel companies such as SpaceX seek to make space travel faster and more cost-effective, enabling optimal movement to and from the earth. While the previously mentioned scenario concerning global destruction may be implausible, looking for an alternative to prevent human extinction is a prudent measure.
Additionally, space exploration leads to the widespread advancement of technology. NASA is continually developing new items that can survive the harsh conditions of outer space. Better navigation equipment and fuel development help other sectors of the economy, leading to future economic growth using limited resources. Improvement in materials such as jet fuel reduces fuel costs in the airplane industry (Green, 2019). Revolutionary technology such as tubeless tires that use materials other than rubber and are resistant to tear boosts the tire industry’s growth. It is further crucial to note space exploration is linked with light and sturdy materials that can withstand space. Space exploration enables faster development of materials used in many industries as scientists work to overcome new conditions in space, boosting local production in connected industries related to these scientists’ interests (Green, 2019). Therefore, these industries work together to develop cheap and efficient alternatives to local products with applications in outer space
Finally, space exploration takes on new meaning when it comes to expanding the boundaries of human travel. People have explored the deepest parts of the ocean and mapped every piece of land on earth, space is the next frontier of exploration. It offers an exciting possibility to understand our solar system and the universe immensely. Broadening our horizon could allow us to visit planets with relative ease in the future and discern novel planets (physically), gaining a better grasp of the solar system. Stretching the limits of possibility is a human endeavor that cannot be quenched until we explore space, as Da Vinci once said, if we can imagine it, we can achieve it.
References
Green, J. (2019). Inventions we use every day that were actually created for space exploration. USA Today. Web.
Kelsey-Sugg, A., & Fegan, S. (2018). What is the future of humanity? physicist Michio Kaku believes it’s out of this world. Web.