Essays on Space Exploration

With big spending coming from several countries per year on space travel, no country spends more than the United States. When the space shuttle program was active in the United States more than $196 billion on the space shuttle program over its lifespan (Wall). The total cost of the program over its life was supposed…

There are many frontiers in this world that we have not come close to yet, but a few are just now beginning to become a possibility. From exploring the deepest parts of the ocean, to researching new medications, there is almost no end to frontiers left to seek. One of the most well-known frontiers that…

According to Carl Sagan, space is a human enterprise because it has made an impact on the world. Space does make a huge impact on the world today because events that happen in the universe can impact us down here on Earth. Going into space also can influence us because we can find out more…

Everyone has heard one of the most iconic quotes of all-time from Apollo 11 mission commander Neil Armstrong, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” But what does that really mean? Chances are everyone in their lifetime has looked up into the stars and dreamed about going into space. The idea…

Space exploration is the best way for a country to advance you can find new resources and new places to live. Space exploration is a good way to show improvement and advancement in a country it shows that a country is ready to start upgrading their materials and technology. Scientists have sent people to the…

The journey to Mars has been a long one and we’ve seen many upgrades. Throughout the years we have done many achievements regarding space. We landed on the moon in 1969, the first rover in 1970 and the list goes on. SpaceX basically controls space exploration now and they have focused everything on the Mars…

In the argument of whether or not to continue to have space exploration, both sides of the issue have compelling points that need to be examined further. The most important aspect that comes up most often in this debate is in the economical aspect. With the annual budget of NASA being $20.7 billion, critics argue…

Humans have always been explorers for as long as we have inhabited this planet. When ancient humans first stumbled across foreign lands and seas, they were driven and compelled to explore them. They were determined by a desire to conquer new boundaries and by a longing for knowledge, prosperity, and prestige. These are the same…

Throughout history, presidents and their administration have chosen to focus on different aspects of the space program and allocate funding accordingly. There are also differences in how they have handled relationships with other countries in regard to regulations and cooperation. Two presidents who have starkly opposed each other’s policy are President Obama and President George…

NASA are now hiring their next batch of astronauts to go to the moon. The new recruits will train for the Artemis program. This program is designed to land the first woman and next man on the moon by 2024. The program members will be able to go to the International Space Station, to the…