Many Americans think NASA returning to the moon is a waste of time and it should prioritize asteroid hunting instead, a poll shows::Americans like NASA, but don’t support their funding going towards moon missions, according to new polls.

  • Spzi@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    I feel the ‘pale blue dot’ was/is philosophically important for humanity. To realize all our wars and arguments, struggles and victories, take place on this small and fragile rock, floating in an endless void of nothingness. I think this experience was both humbling and inspiring for millions, and this package only comes with (wo)manned space missions.

    Long term, I also dream of space habitats and space industry, to reduce the strain on Earth’s ecosystems. Or the other way around; space habitats dedicated to preservation.

    Very long term, there just is no way around it. Humans will keep exploring and push the boundary. Also it’s wise to have an off-site backup.