Space exploration is much too expensive and the money should be spent on more important things. Q: What is your opinion?

Space

exploration

has become a major discussion issue as it is massively expensive. In various circles, it is argued that the government ought to put taxpayer's

money

towards solving other more immediate issues. In my opinion,

space

exploration

is not worth the

money

, and

thus

, the budget should be allotted to other severe problems. Many nations around the world suffer from pandemic poverty. These countries do not have sufficient resources to meet the needs of the population. In consequence, the government cannot even provide the population with basic needs.

Therefore

, the

space

exploration

budget can be re-allocated to help these nations overcome their poverty and enable their governments to focus on people’s quality of life.

Furthermore

, illiteracy is another immediate global issue that few may disagree that needs to be addressed

then

and there, and it can be argued that it is more important, at least for the time being than

space

exploration

.

For example

, many studies show that millions of adults struggle to earn a living for themselves and their families due to their illiteracy problem. The latter pressing issue can be solved, If the affluent nations lend a hand by facilitating education in the poor regions.

Besides

, it is to an extent acceptable to state that

space

exploration

is something which is not serious or of real value. Some countries do it in order to gain a competitive edge over their counterparts.

However

, there are far more crucial endeavours to fund,

for example

, the

exploration

of our own planet. The volcanic regions are not yet explored fully, as is Antarctica.

Thus

, it can be argued that the knowledge available on our own planet is far more worthy of spending

money

on than that of

space

. To conclude, in my opinion,

space

exploration

is nothing but wasting

money

. Global issues

such

as poverty and illiteracy are far more rewarding to tackle, and we should explore our own planet before thinking about

space

exploration

.