Responses to “Machines, not people, should be exploring the star

What is the main idea of Isabel Flores' argument in the text?

• Space exploration is too costly and should be avoided.

• Space exploration leads to innovations that benefit the economy.

• Robotic missions are more efficient than manned missions.

• The U.S. should focus on domestic issues rather than space exploration.

Compare the viewpoints of Michael Williams and Mark Scarborough on space exploration.

• Both support unmanned missions for safety reasons.

• Williams supports manned missions for inspiration, while Scarborough focuses on safety.

• Both believe manned missions are essential for progress.

• Williams and Scarborough both argue against space exploration.

Evaluate the argument made by Nora Jensen about America's position in space exploration.

• She believes America should focus on robotic missions.

• She argues that manned missions are essential for maintaining global leadership.

• She supports reducing the space exploration budget.

• She thinks space exploration is not important for national pride.

Identify the main idea of Michael Williams' argument.

• Manned space programs are too costly.

• Manned space programs inspire innovation and careers in science.

• Robotic missions are more effective than manned missions.

• Space exploration should be halted due to risks.

Analyze the author's purpose in Mark Scarborough's argument.

• To advocate for increased funding for space exploration.

• To highlight the importance of manned missions for national pride.

• To emphasize the risks and prioritize human safety.

• To discuss the economic benefits of space exploration.

What is the author's purpose in Nora Jensen's argument?

• To highlight the dangers of space exploration.

• To argue for the continuation of manned space missions.

• To emphasize the need for robotic missions.

• To discuss the economic benefits of space exploration.

Summarize the key point of Joon Kim's perspective on space exploration.

• Manned missions are essential for national pride.

• Robotic missions are a cost-effective way to explore space.

• Space exploration should be halted due to high costs.

• Innovations from space exploration are not significant.

How does Sylvia Johnson interpret the data and evidence regarding space exploration costs?

• She believes the costs are justified by the innovations produced.

• She argues that the costs should be redirected to more urgent needs.

• She thinks the costs are exaggerated and not a concern.

• She supports increasing the budget for space exploration.

Evaluate the argument made by Mark Scarborough about the risks of manned space exploration.

• He believes the risks are worth the potential discoveries.

• He argues that human life should be prioritized over exploration.

• He supports sending more astronauts into space.

• He thinks the risks are minimal and manageable.

Summarize the key point of Sylvia Johnson's argument.

• Space exploration should be prioritized over domestic issues.

• The government should invest more in space exploration.

• Unmanned missions are more cost-effective and should be prioritized.

• Space exploration is not important for the future.