Some people think that space exploration is a waste of resources while others think that it is essential for mankind to continue to explore the universe in which we live Discuss both sides and give your opinion

In

last century

Suggestion

the last century

, billions of dollars have been sent on exploring the universe.

Although

many concur

this

activity as useful, I believe those resources should be spent on people's education and health. In

this

essay, I will examine both the views and justify why the

money

should better spend in Earth's life. Those who advocate

this

space research argue that the future of humankind, perhaps depends on

such

discovery. If we found on earth-like planet,

for instance

, we could mine its resources or even colonize and potentially migrate over there, once our own planet becomes uninhabitable. Indeed, projects are already underway investigating the viability of life on Mars, among other places.

Thus

, to these supporters, the government's

money

is well-spent on exploring outer space as it could ultimately save us. Others,

however

, myself included, do not support

this

ongoing exploration. Apparently, in the

last

few decades, many countries spent myriad of dollars sending astronauts, rover, satellites, and rockets out into the galaxy.

For example

, the USA has spent over $100 billion on these activities and got negligible results.

Instead

, if

this

money

had been spent on improving literacy and sanitation in the

third

world, or on researching vaccines and treatments for deadly diseases, our lives would be much better than they currently are. With that being said, governments should stop spending

money

on

this

fruitless pursuit. In conclusion, humanity's thirst for knowledge is unquenchable. It is time, for governments to stop these research and to start thinking about human lives on Earth before it is too late.