Increased investment in space exploration could boost technological innovation and strategic independence. Proponents see it as advancing scientific knowledge and economic potential. Opponents question the priority and cost effectiveness compared to earthbound issues.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Yes
@9MH6NBR1yr1Y
Space is the new frontier from which our entire species will benefit materially, technologically, and culturally, as well as the key to fixing climate issues in the long term. The technology developed to reach and maintain life in space will be directly applicable to many fields on earth ranging from the need for recycling in closed systems advancing complimentary technology such as 3d printing and plastics decomposition, while manufacturing in space will have secondary effects by providing goods to earth and space that cannot be made economically or at all under conditions on earth, and spin… Read more
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
No
@B2VYKVLFree Democratic5mos5MO
Why not, space exploration lets us understand more about the universe that we reside in and let us harvest resources such as deuterium from the moon, which can further research in fusion. The whole world is open to us, why turn away?
@9MH6NBR1yr1Y
It is inevitable, just a matter of how long until we are there and who will be first to establish and reap the benefits.
@9M535MN1yr1Y
Asteroid mining is a trillion euro industry and more funding means more control over resources for Germany and EU members, which makes it cheaper for the EU members and not the ones outside, encourages investment in other sectors
@Paculino 1yr1Y
Yes, but only that which has no connections to any military.
Only if there are extra resources to invest, if not, it should be used to fund more important things.
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