It is often argued that public funds ought to be directed toward growing individuals living conditions, rather than on cosmic flights and tools. I completely agree with this view because powerful society may help develop efforts that are more convenient for todays and future generation.
On the one hand, the main reason for this is that exploring space, planets, starts can have essential impact on science and may improve knowledge of it. A good example for this is Elon Mask, who made huge improvements in astronomy with his satellites and other tool that is help achieve a final goal – live in the Mars. In addition, scientists may find many helpful stuff on other planets for humanity. However, how it can help society who lives in poor condition without water, food and basic human needs.
Despite, in my view, powerful countries, businesspersons’, governments may redirect their focus and money on more important things like people’s life. Such as improve medical technology in hospitals, make schooling more widespread in some regions of Africa or even funding volunteer organizations. Thus, may create more workplaces for unemployed and improve economy. For instance, while some happy that they can see the moon very close, another try to find the way to have a dinner with a whole family.
In conclusion, although the issue is complex, it is clear that space exploration may be essential for science and knowledge, but I am convinced that it is not necessary while Earth has many problems that need to be solved