Band 6+: Some people argue that space exploration has had more to do with national pride than international effort. To what extent do you agree with this? How do you think space exploration will change in the future?

It is believed by some people that space exploration is more about national pride than an international effort. I strongly disagree with this statement as the main focus of space exploration is to obtain the information which is essential for the longevity of humanity. In my opinion, space exploration will be altered to a certain extent in upcoming years as a result of rapid growth of private space companies.

To begin with, I believe that the main reason for space exploration is to find a habitable planet, which can be called a new home for humans and gain data about the place, which has vast amounts of resources which are very limited on earth but essential to humans. The overpopulation has become a serious concern as the requirement for accommodations for that growing population leads to the lack of spot for agriculture. As a result, the world food supply is in shortage and leads to starvation and malnourishment, especially in poor regions. Moreover, the growing population increases the requirement of resources such as rare earth metals which are essential for the semiconductor industry; those metals are vital in creating advanced technologies: Ai, computers, rocket ships and other electrical appliances.

Concerning the future of space exploration, private companies such as SpaceX will lead the space industry by cooperating with the government. This will let the government to focus more on improving the social and economical sectors. The government can spend more funds on improving the living standard and solving some serious issues such as poverty and growth of crime rate by increasing the police presence, advancing surveillance technologies and providing financial support to the people from poor regions.

In conclusion, as the primary focus of space exploration is for the long term survival of humanity, I totally disagree with the statement which says that space exploration is all about national pride. Moreover, the changes in the space industry will allow and give the government a chance to solve other major problems on earth and provide a better living place for humans.