“I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth. No single space project in this period will be more impressive to mankind, or more important for the long-range exploration of space; and none will be so difficult or expensive to accomplish.” These inspiring words by President John F. Kennedy drove the citizens of America to reach for the stars. For years, man has been interested in the evolution of heavenly bodies. In 1969, America touched a milestone by successfully putting a man on the moon. This was possible all thanks to The National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA), a U. S. government organization. Since their first successful mission, the U.S. government has been pumping billions of dollars into NASA’s space exploration projects to achieve the…show more content… What are the benefits of space exploration?
b. Does NASA’s budget cut have a direct affect on the U.S. economy?
c. What are the possible drawbacks of not investing in NASA?
Since its inception, NASA has been paving a way for scientific and technological developments that have changed our lives in considerable ways. Artificial limbs, firefighter gear and telecommunication are some examples of NASA’s research. As a result of this development, there has been a slight improvement in the U.S. economy. However, due to the recent budget cuts NASA faces some challenges as important projects have been cancelled and deadlines for various missions have been cut short. Therefore, there are two main reasons as to why the government should increase NASA’s funds. The first reason is for the advancement of science and to satisfy our curiosity about space. And the second is to improve the current economic situation in the U.S. Keeping this in mind, the U.S government should increase NASA’s funding to fuel innovation, help economic growth, and to propel mankind into the future through space
