Firstly, I would like to reinforce the fact that the benefits perceived from space exploration are highly overrated. These "hypes" are created by space agencies, who try to justify the costs of space exploration in the eyes of the public. As we all know, numerous resources are devoted to space exploration. Space agencies claim that they can alleviate the sufferings of millions of individuals around the world by finding cures to fatal diseases such as …
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…into the aid and development of humanity on this planet first. As a society we have got our priorities mixed-up. We need to address the problems on our planet first, before we venture out into the unknown. Ladies and gentlemen, the costs of space exploration are unjustifiable. It is a luxury that our world cannot afford. We ought to contemplate on improving the conditions of this planet first, and then venture out into the heavens.