On the International Space Station we will improve and learn new ways to ensure astronauts are safe, healthy and productive while exploring, and we will continue expand our knowledge about how materials and biological systems behave outside of the influence of gravity. read more
We can afford and we do afford it, that's what makes us human. *of course, space exploration, like any luxury, has practical use, that others well described, but, the benefits are not always obvious, and we somtimes practice them for their beauty rather than their use. read more
And we would never have gone to a comet, as last year’s Rosetta mission did, to search for the origins of life. 10) We need to colonise space. There’s been enough damage done to this planet. Very soon, if we want the human race to survive, we will need to colonise another planet. read more
Through addressing the challenges related to human space exploration we expand technology, create new industries, and help to foster a peaceful connection with other nations. Curiosity and exploration are vital to the human spirit and accepting the challenge of going deeper into space will invite the citizens of the world today and the generations of tomorrow to join NASA on this exciting journey. read more