This article takes the position that space exploration is vital to America. Its reasons includes inspiring children to become new generations of scientist, the potential of technological breakthroughs that can benefit the economy as well as national security, and promoting democracy as a government system capable of achieving great things. Beyond this, the article states that "because the very purpose of exploratory voyages and research is to understand the unknown, exact benefits defy calculation." This steadfast sureness that such extreme, incalculable benefits lay beyond the borders of Earth's atmosphere further domonstates — as discussed in previous posts — society's tendency to desire progress, even undefined progress. So sure is America that great opportunity lies in exploring this vast new territory, the government has pushed several hundred billion dollars towards NASA since its creation. NASA is the symbol of America's hope for a better future, for the the unknown benefits of the new.
Please take a moment to click on the picture provided. It is an image from the Hubble Telescope and is really amazing to see in its full size.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration. "Space Exploration Will Play an Important Role in America's Future."
Opposing Viewpoints: America in the Twenty-First Century. Ed. Andrea C. Nakaya. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2006.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Deerfield High School. 7 Feb. 2010 < http://find.galegroup.com >
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