Why should we care about what's in outer space?

some other answers here may point to tang, or computer technology, GPS and other ancillary benefits from the space program and that's all very valid - money that we spend in space eventually filter down to us on earth. but imo, the real answer is that our destiny, if we are not to perish on earth, is in the stars. read more

we shouldn't care about climate change or space exploration because any time and effort and resources spent on these things is time, effort and resources NOT being spent on making my time on earth better. 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

Human space exploration helps to address fundamental questions about our place in the Universe and the history of our solar system. 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. read more

" if you're thinking about your time on earth and that's it, the answer is really simple - we SHOULDN'T. read more

The first step in embarking on a long and challenging journey involves laying solid groundwork for a successful endeavor. The International Space Station serves as a national laboratory for human health, biological, and materials research, as a technology test-bed, and as a stepping stone for going further into the solar system. read more