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Comment by twodai

Nasa has a rich history of extreamly useful spin off technologies which came about as side effects for space travel:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA_spinoff_technologies#:~....

A more useful one is the extensive of the satellite network which powers our ability to share and collaborate like we are doing now, along with the GPS network allowing us to travel more easily.

I hear you about the enviormental concerns and it's terrible how we are not aware or thoughtful about how all the externalities/problems which are created by new technologies. But to say we should not invest in space tech is a real step in the wrong direction if you care deeply about the environment. Some of the best energy capture technologies will come from our ability to master space travel, as well as the need to understand Terra forming other plants which will help us tackle climate problems here on earth.

parent twodai 5 years ago

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