Do We Still Need to Send People into Space?

Do We Still Need to Send People into Space?

By: Brian S. McGrath

​1. Earth could become overpopulated

2. If we fail to address climate change, the planet could become uninhabitable

Elisha Lee, 11

Wilmette, Illinois

​1. Sending robots costs less than sending humans

2. And robots’ lives are not at risk. If damaged, they can be repaired or replaced.

Lino Marrero, 15

Frisco, Texas

​1. The experiences of the first American crew returning to the moon will inspire the next generation of STEM leaders

Orion Jean, 11

Forth Worth, Texas

​1. Two of the most dangerous aspects of going to space are radiation and microgravity.

2. Rovers and robots can perform as well as, or better than, people

Shaivi Moparthi, 13

Sugar Land, Texas

​1. As research and technology develop, we’ll find ways to keep astronauts safe

2. Robots can gather information. But they can’t respond like humans in all situations.

Kellen Bhatt, 11

Alpharetta, Georgia

​1. Sending humans into space costs a lot of money.

2. We could invest in cleaner energy to fight climate change, or fund research for curing diseases

Samirah Horton, 13

Brooklyn, New York

Reorder

Organize the following from least important (left) to most important (right)

• Cost of Space travel

• Risking Astronauts life

• Inspiring the future STEM leaders

• Finding new things in space

• Developing new technology

1

2

3

4

5

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Match

Match the following claims to the person that stated them.

• Wants to inspire future STEM leaders

• Claims robots are better

• Concerned about radiation and microgravity

• Claims humans are better than robots

• States that we should spend $ on world problems

Orion Jean

Lino Marrero

Shaivi Moparthi

Kellen Bhatt

Samirah Horton

• Orion Jean

• Lino Marrero

• Shaivi Moparthi

• Kellen Bhatt

• Samirah Horton

Poll

Should we continue sending Astronauts into space?

• Yes

• No