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Download or read book International Space Exploration Benefits and Values written by Johnny Ch LOK and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When discussing the advancement of space science and space technology, most people think about deep space flights, lunar stations, and thrilling outer space adventures. The fact is that the majority of the human technology in space, which consists of interconnected satellites, points towards Earth, and is used to provide services for and fulfil the goals of people on planet Earth. Over the next decade, there will be an increased need for innovative Earth information systems to support the international space community's efforts to provide a robust infrastructure. Space exploration requires vast sums of money. Is the amount of money spent on space research justifiable? Could the money be better spent? There has always been considerable discussion about whether governments should spend tax payers' money on space research. In my view it is impossible to justify the amount of money spent on such projects. Generally speaking, the main reason for this position is that there are several areas in which the money could be invested better. The first point to make is that politicians have a responsibility to spend public money on projects that bring a benefit to the general public. This has not been the case with space research as most developments have been limited to helping astronauts in space or have been very specialised. For example, it is not of great value to the general public that we now have pens and biros that can write upside down. This does not merit the huge amount of money spent. Thus, I feel it is very difficult to justify whether space exploration is value to invest or not at present. We need to wait time to observe whether what the main rewards or benefits to human in the future. However, I shall indicate what benefits human can get from any products or services of space exploration in this book.