Space (36)
rebel2: I watched a programme on Space exploration last night.The cost of the US space station over the last 10yrs is 160 billion dollars.This doesnt include the cost of NASA,or anything else associated wiht it.Then of course there is the European Space programme,which obviously will run into the billions.
Do you think that the goverments involved can justify spending this kind of money on space projects,when within there own countries,and indeed the the planet earth,there are severe problems?
Do you think that the goverments involved can justify spending this kind of money on space projects,when within there own countries,and indeed the the planet earth,there are severe problems?
The US military budget for one year in 2009 was $680 billion.
Do you think that the governments involved can justify spending this kind of money?
$16 billion a year sounds like peanuts to me in comparison.
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Maus19: The US military budget for one year in 2009 was $680 billion.
Do you think that the governments involved can justify spending this kind of money?
$16 billion a year sounds like peanuts to me in comparison.
Do you think that the governments involved can justify spending this kind of money?
$16 billion a year sounds like peanuts to me in comparison.
It does doesnt it. I suppose one could argue about defending ones country,hence a large military budget,but exploring little bits of space? Maybe in the future,but at the present time when the world is feeling the pinch?
I dont know
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It's all about taking wealth away from the people and giving it to the already super-rich.
If it weren't for that nobody in government would care about space.
If it weren't for that nobody in government would care about space.
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No, I don't think we should put space exploration or any experiments in medicine and nano-technology (and hundreds of other basic scientific studies) that they're working on in the ISS on hold.
If we look at our global society, we could easily rectify so many of our problems by investing in the solar technology that is available right now.
The problem lies in the fact that the global world we live in is sustained by fossil fuels, and those in control want to keep it that way!
If we look at our global society, we could easily rectify so many of our problems by investing in the solar technology that is available right now.
The problem lies in the fact that the global world we live in is sustained by fossil fuels, and those in control want to keep it that way!
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rebel2: I watched a programme on Space exploration last night.The cost of the US space station over the last 10yrs is 160 billion dollars.This doesnt include the cost of NASA,or anything else associated wiht it.Then of course there is the European Space programme,which obviously will run into the billions.
Do you think that the goverments involved can justify spending this kind of money on space projects,when within there own countries,and indeed the the planet earth,there are severe problems?
Do you think that the goverments involved can justify spending this kind of money on space projects,when within there own countries,and indeed the the planet earth,there are severe problems?
There will never be enough money to take care of the Earth's human population problems, on one side.
On the other side, the USA space program -along with other countries- is exploring space, performing experiments in medicine-biochemestry etc ..., testing materials, getting data on Earth, etc...
My support to all the Space programs in Earth.
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lifeisadream: There will never be enough money to take care of the Earth's human population problems, on one side.
On the other side, the USA space program -along with other countries- is exploring space, performing experiments in medicine-biochemestry etc ..., testing materials, getting data on Earth, etc...My support to all the Space programsin Earth.from any country
On the other side, the USA space program -along with other countries- is exploring space, performing experiments in medicine-biochemestry etc ..., testing materials, getting data on Earth, etc...My support to all the Space programs
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rebel2: I watched a programme on Space exploration last night.The cost of the US space station over the last 10yrs is 160 billion dollars.This doesnt include the cost of NASA,or anything else associated wiht it.Then of course there is the European Space programme,which obviously will run into the billions.
Do you think that the goverments involved can justify spending this kind of money on space projects,when within there own countries,and indeed the the planet earth,there are severe problems?
Do you think that the goverments involved can justify spending this kind of money on space projects,when within there own countries,and indeed the the planet earth,there are severe problems?
no I do not think it is justified when we have an enormous deficit. The space program should be funded only when we can afford it ideally. But there is also our satellite missle defense system to consider. we want to remain the most secure homeland, as always. I would not want to have to make the choice between being blown to bits and food to eat or shelter.
certainly tho, there must be action to trim the space program down to essential expenses for national defense only in time like these
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RayfromUSA: It's all about taking wealth away from the people and giving it to the already super-rich.
If it weren't for that nobody in government would care about space.
If it weren't for that nobody in government would care about space.
well, the government is closed now so they won't be giving anything to anyone for awhle. oddly enough I don't know of anyone who has had any issues with the gov't being closed. it' s really not a problem...lol
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shouldn't we be feeding the hungry and homeless? peoples priorities are so off anymore...or put it towards curing cancer
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SoonerGal: shouldn't we be feeding the hungry and homeless? peoples priorities are so off anymore...or put it towards curing cancer
And what the causes for their being hungry and homeless are?
SoonerGal: ...or put it towards curing cancer
Part of the space experiments is to find a cure for cancer and to develop high quality protein for people's nutrition among many other topics.
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SoonerGal: shouldn't we be feeding the hungry and homeless? peoples priorities are so off anymore...or put it towards curing cancer
If all the money that is spent on science and exploration were earmarked for feeding the hungry and housing the homeless, mankind would still be living in caves. The modern world owes its standard of living to science. In fact, if it weren't for science, human lifespans would be around 30 years. There would probably not be such a desease as cancer because people wouldn't live long anough to get it. Without a space program there would be no GPS or world wide TV or telephone service. No internet, no global weather forcasts, etc etc.------ This thread is Archived ------
NASA's 2013 budget is less than one half of 1 percent!
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RayfromUSA: It's all about taking wealth away from the people and giving it to the already super-rich.
If it weren't for that nobody in government would care about space.
If it weren't for that nobody in government would care about space.
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CasualCarol: No, I don't think we should put space exploration or any experiments in medicine and nano-technology (and hundreds of other basic scientific studies) that they're working on in the ISS on hold.
If we look at our global society, we could easily rectify so many of our problems by investing in the solar technology that is available right now.
The problem lies in the fact that the global world we live in is sustained by fossil fuels, and those in control want to keep it that way!
Good point If we look at our global society, we could easily rectify so many of our problems by investing in the solar technology that is available right now.
The problem lies in the fact that the global world we live in is sustained by fossil fuels, and those in control want to keep it that way!
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lifeisadream: There will never be enough money to take care of the Earth's human population problems, on one side.
On the other side, the USA space program -along with other countries- is exploring space, performing experiments in medicine-biochemestry etc ..., testing materials, getting data on Earth, etc...My support to all the Space programs in Earth.
Yes, there is a lot that comes from the technology used in the space programme.On the other side, the USA space program -along with other countries- is exploring space, performing experiments in medicine-biochemestry etc ..., testing materials, getting data on Earth, etc...My support to all the Space programs in Earth.
I am just wondering if we should divert the money elsewhere for a short period,not give it up completely.
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felixis99: no I do not think it is justified when we have an enormous deficit. The space program should be funded only when we can afford it ideally. But there is also our satellite missle defense system to consider. we want to remain the most secure homeland, as always. I would not want to have to make the choice between being blown to bits and food to eat or shelter.
certainly tho, there must be action to trim the space program down to essential expenses for national defense only in time like these
I like the idea of trimming it for the moment.I am sure that there are areas that could be, as in most industries.certainly tho, there must be action to trim the space program down to essential expenses for national defense only in time like these
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ooby_dooby: If all the money that is spent on science and exploration were earmarked for feeding the hungry and housing the homeless, mankind would still be living in caves. The modern world owes its standard of living to science. In fact, if it weren't for science, human lifespans would be around 30 years. There would probably not be such a desease as cancer because people wouldn't live long anough to get it. Without a space program there would be no GPS or world wide TV or telephone service. No internet, no global weather forcasts, etc etc.
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GUZMAN1: Alien invaders are an annoying problem. I'm glad that the governments spend billions in this.
My government spends it on more down to earth things
expensive suits ,cars ,yachts, villas, bank accounts
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I was a tour guild for NASA in Huntsville, Alabama when I was a kid and praised the efforts of the program then, but now? No, we shouldn't have long term voyages in space. Nothing about it is practical. I agree with sending the Hubble telescope and satellites and such to gather information, but as far as humans dwelling there? No... No, for three simple reasons for starts: Space is loaded with radiation, it's 200 below zero Fahrenheit and there is no oxygen. Hello! Not a place for humans.
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Do you think that the goverments involved can justify spending this kind of money on space projects,when within there own countries,and indeed the the planet earth,there are severe problems?