Some people think the money spent in developing the technology for space exploration is not justified. There are more beneficial ways to spend this money. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Since the dawn of civilization, man has wondered if we are alone in the universe, and
such
has led to
space
exploration. It is argued that the funds used in creating and producing the technology for
space
expedition
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not justifiable and that, there are more useful ways of spending
this
money. I completely agree that
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it can be used for more meaningful things of more value to humanity and will explain why.
Firstly
, the earth we live in
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has many needs other than the search for
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ew home or alien life. A key beneficial way of spending
this
money
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is to use it in the maintenance of our dear
planet
.
This
means that
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we can reduce harmful activities that increase our carbon
footprint
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like processing of wood with big
machineries
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and industrial power plants etc, and turn to greener initiatives
such
as riding bicycles to work
instead
of driving a car and encouraging afforestation. These help to create the awareness of the dangers we are facing in
this
deteriorating
planet
, earth.
Although
these agendas seem simple to implement, they are quite expensive and need funding. Some countries in Europe
for example
, have already started
this
and are spreading their policies
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their nations to reduce these harmful actions to the environment, and are spending a lot of money on
this
too.
However
, they have
also
started encouraging other countries to join the program.
This
will make the world better in the long run if the
space
allocated budget can be used to save the environment.
Secondly
, because the
planet
is currently dying, according to many scientific research journals, many animals have become endangered too. Another profitable way to manage the funds for
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pace project
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is to protect endangered species by putting
out laws
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that will restrict the direct or indirect dangerous habits of people.
For example
, sea turtles are suffocated daily by waste products and these are a cause by human activities,
such
as littering the ocean with plastic bags. Money should be spent cleaning the wastes and their debris
instead
of flying to
space
, expecting to find the unknown.
This
will create a beautiful
planet
worthy of living in the future. In conclusion, it is, in fact, true that the
space
program is exciting and promising, and is in every young adult's dream. Even though the success of many
space
travels have been reported,
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am convinced that the financial commodities that have been set aside for the
such
should be utilised on more beneficial needs of human beings
such
saving the
planet
and protecting endangered animals.
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  • space exploration
  • justified expenditure
  • technological advances
  • earthly concerns
  • telecommunications
  • environmental conservation
  • inspire innovation
  • diplomatic relationships
  • peaceful cooperation
  • long-term survival
  • colonization
  • commercial ventures
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