Machines, not people

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What is the primary argument against manned space travel according to the text?

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Manned space travel is too expensive for now.

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How do robotic missions compare to manned programs in terms of cost?

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Manned programs can cost tens or hundreds of times more than robotic missions.

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What does the author suggest about the future of space exploration?

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Robotic exploration should have the upper hand for the moment.

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In what tense is the passage primarily written?

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Present tense.

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From what point of view is the passage told?

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First person point of view.

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What is the significance of identifying a habitable planet in space exploration?

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Only once a habitable planet is identified by robotic approaches will it be the time for a manned mission.

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What is the main focus of the passage regarding space exploration?

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The initial exploration of space should be done by robots rather than humans.

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What is one potential benefit of robotic space missions?

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They are significantly less expensive than manned missions.

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What does the author dream of regarding humanity's future in space?

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The author dreams of the day that we become galactic citizens.

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What is the author's stance on the exploration of the universe?

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The author supports exploration but believes it should currently be done by robots.