Space Exploration

Space exploration is a big part of American history and has been shrouded with controversy for years and years. Space exploration is defined as the investigation of physical conditions in space and on stars, planets, and their moons through the use of artificial satellites, space probes, and spacecraft with human crews (Whitehouse). From the space race with Russia to unmanned lunar probes, space exploration inspires and enlightens every person that comes in contact with it. …

…a fundamentally curious nature, which motivates him to attempt to discover what lies in the inky darkness outside of Earth. Many thought that space exploration was a waste of time and money; however, man will continue to explore and reach for the stars. From sending stray dogs and unmanned probes to space, mankind has gone through huge adversity to get to space. Man will continue to explore and to contemplate the wonder that is space.