Practice 16. Block organisation. "Is the exploration of the space worthwhile?"

Write two paragraphs on the topic: "Is the exploration of the space worthwhile?"

Pros.

• Scientists need to collect information to understand universe.
• Space engineering has produced many useful discoveries (e.g. satellite communication).
• Exploration promotes healthy co-operation between nations (e.g. space station).

Cons.

• Huge amounts of money are spent with little result.
• Resources should be spent on urgent needs on Earth. (e.g. disease control).
• National space programmes are testing potential weapons (e.g. missiles).

On the one hand, the exploration of the space has some advantages. One  beneficial point would be that scientists need to collect information to understand universe. This piece of information is priceless to know about our surroundings and  origins. On the other hand, space engineering has produced many useful discoveries such as satellite communication. These findings allow us to do tasks that we weren't able to do in the past. Moreover, it is also remarkable that exploration promotes healthy co-operation between nations. This can be seen very well in space stations. 

In contrast, we have also some disadvantages. A big problem is that huge amounts of money are spent with little result. In other words, they spend more money than information they receive while exploring space. Other disfavourable point would be that it is required that some resources should be spent on urgent needs on Earth that are more important than space investigation. Furthermore, national space programmes are testing potential weapons which are eventually harmful for human beings. All in all, space exploration has advantages and disadvantages depending on your perspective would be better or worse.