Edinburgh Conversations - Is Space our future?

Topic: Is Space our future?

NASA's Artemis program plans to launch a crewed mission to orbit the Moon in February 2026. A crewed landing is expected in 2027.

Goals are establishing a long-term, sustainable presence and developing technologies for future Mars missions.

Proponents of the mission claim many potential benefits:

Deep Space Exploration: Proving ground for technologies and operations for journeys to Mars and beyond.

Resource Utilization: Water ice at the lunar poles offers fuel and life support potential in space.

Scientific Discovery: Extensive new research can be conducted on the Moon.

Economic Benefits: Investment drives terrestrial job creation and technological development.

However, there are arguments against returning to the Moon:

Cost and Risk: Human missions to the Moon are incredibly expensive, at least $93 billion already by 2025 .

Human Health Hazards: Exposure to high levels of cosmic radiation and lunar dust.

Alternative Priorities: Climate change, global health or poverty should take precedence over expensive lunar missions.

So, should we return to the Moon? Is our future in Space?

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