In the last hundred years, humans’ interest in space has developed. We started to watch many tv shows and movies about space in science fiction genre. As discussed in lecture, some of these were the Jetsons, Lost in Space, Start Trek, and ET. Therefore, we started making space a part of our everyday lives. We also started getting involved in competition with other countries on the topic of space. For example, we were very intensely competing with the Soviet Union in the space race. Many nations were trying to beat each other in the advancement of sending off space shuttles, satellites, etc.

We also started to develop SETI, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. Many scientists think that this program is a waste of time. However, I think that it is extremely important that we keep these technologies updated in case of some emergency where we are able to detect aliens of some kind. I think it is arrogant for us to believe we are the only creatures in the universe when the universe is so vast and endless. We need to be prepared for the unexpected when it comes to space, because I think humans still have yet to discover many characteristics about space. Just knowing of the advances that we have on daily basis considering space, I can’t help but think we still have so much more to go.

Out of all the things citizens are required to pay taxes for, I think that scientific research is one of those things where our money is spent for a great cause. I strongly believe, sometime in the future, humans will be able to make a living on another planet. The earth is getting overpopulated, and I think it is about time that we start settling in on other planets. With the advances that are taking place everyday, it is hard to believe that these developments will cease and stop. Therefore, life on another planet=quite possible!