Cost of Space Exploration? Priceless.

Achieving the goal of flying a human past the moon would only be another stepping stone to exploring even deeper into the solar system, nebula, and galaxy. However, the path to the closer landing of the moon proved to be a challenge that some were not prepared for. For every new test to solve the problem found, money must be spent in order to allow the technology to be engineered and research to be discovered that solves the problem. Some view space as a waste of resources while those resources should be spent elsewhere in our own planet's problems.

I disagree about the idea that the research and exploration do not help the world we currently live on. Preparing for the missions of just orbiting the planet involved many tests of many variables and circumstances. While reading the book, Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void by Mary Roach, questions of the challenges that would be faced after the current challenges mentioned have been met. Those challenges mean even more money that needs to be spent in the name of discovery. The conquered trials bring more tests for scientists also give technology and a new understanding of the world.

Our planet is only one slight glimmer in the sky and very minuscule area has been glanced at. The lack of information should promote the desire for a better understanding of the larger world that we live in. The research discussed in the book must be completed and analyzed to bring the human race closer to the shortening and growing journey into the cosmos. Should the price tag matter if the reward represents the greatest achievement of mankind?