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- Nov 17, 2013
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Before I start let me say I'm biased that I think yes public funds should be used for space exploration.
The reason I ask is, there was a poster on another forum, who felt that public funds, which were earmarked for space exploration, should be used for research into cures for diseases and things that affect humans on earth. He felt that spending money on space exploration was just pouring public funds down a black hole with little benefit to mankind.
I can think of a few inventions intended for space are currently used on earth, LED lights, Digital imaging used in CAT scans, insulin pumps, the rumble strips on highways.
What are your thoughts on how space exploration helps man on earth today or thoughts on how it is just a waste of money?
The reason I ask is, there was a poster on another forum, who felt that public funds, which were earmarked for space exploration, should be used for research into cures for diseases and things that affect humans on earth. He felt that spending money on space exploration was just pouring public funds down a black hole with little benefit to mankind.
I can think of a few inventions intended for space are currently used on earth, LED lights, Digital imaging used in CAT scans, insulin pumps, the rumble strips on highways.
What are your thoughts on how space exploration helps man on earth today or thoughts on how it is just a waste of money?