Space exploration has changed our lives beyond recognition. It has helped to solve many problems on Earth and provoked development in science, medicine and technology. Although, it is possible that people will live on another planet, the humanity need to overcome some problems and come up with more advanced technologies.
To begin with, in terms of benefits, a lot of things that individuals have got used, were initially invented for space exploration. Some of them are wireless headphones, a computer mouse and a portable computer. Additionally, satellites that were used only in astronautics, these days, provide the Internet almost all around the globe and have become an integral part of our lives. Medical treatment has undergone extensive modifications, namely, NASA innovations were adapted to develop medical equipment like CAT scanners and radiography. Moreover, their inventions led to the creation of more functional artificial limbs.
Although space exploration helped mankind to develop many directions, it hasn’t been enough to explore nearby planets, let alone living there. The space industry should overcome many problems and the first one is the huge cost. For example, the building of the James Webb Space Telescope cost 10 billion dollars. The cost of space programs to explore a planet can overtake it many times. The next problem is that nearby planets vary a lot from our own. For example, the temperature on Uranus is – 216C that makes it impossible to live there, and toxic rains on Venus can eat through skin on contact. Finding new planets to live on can be a huge challenge due to the long distance.
In conclusion, the space industry has changed our lives a lot, starting with equipment for medical treatment and ending with the Internet. However, it isn’t enough yet to live on other planets, but it is more possible that our descendants will overcome the obstacles with the help of more developed technology.