Some people feel that the cost of space exploration is far too high for the benefits it brings while others argue that we space programmers should continue no matter what the cost. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

There is no doubt that the space is still unexplored and unknown. While some argue that these explorations cost more than its advantages, I believe if we want to expand our knowledge beyond our planet. We should continue

this

effort.

This

essay will discuss both sides of the argument. On the one hand, many feel the budgets of interplanetary missions,

such

as finding water on Mars, are significant.

This

is because the technology used in these missions is very expensive.

For instance

, the rover builds to navigate the Mars' surface was around $10 million.

Furthermore

, we should

also

take into account the valuable information it is sending back.

Although

it might not be useful today, but

this

can be used as a basis of many researches in the future. If we had

this

mentality a century ago, we would not have landed on the Moon and Mars.

On the other hand

, the rate at which we are ruining our Earth. We will soon need another one. Keeping

this

in mind, the government should double their efforts toward finding new habitable planets.

For example

, every country should set up divisions for space exploration.

This

will create a sense of competition among nations, and will benefit people

as a result

.

In addition

, with increasing population. We are running out of land and fresh water.

Therefore

, spending on these programs is justified. To conclude, I think

this

is the right time to increase spending on space programs. With the amount of data

that is

collected for future use, and the danger of vanishing drinkable water justifies how essential they are.