The essential role of human spaceflight

Rovetto, Robert J.

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“…Critics argue that human exploration of space does not offer any benefits for science, industry, medicine or technologies (Szocik 2019;Weinberg 2013). In response, advocates of a human space program focus mostly on benefits for space science (Crawford 2012;Shelhamer 2017) and spinoffs useful for humanity (Crawford 2012;Rovetto 2013Rovetto , 2016. Some advocates also discuss such non-material benefits provided by human space exploration as human feelings of pride, direct 'access' to the power of universe and so forth (Rovetto 2013(Rovetto , 2016Shelhamer 2017).…”

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“…In response, advocates of a human space program focus mostly on benefits for space science (Crawford 2012;Shelhamer 2017) and spinoffs useful for humanity (Crawford 2012;Rovetto 2013Rovetto , 2016. Some advocates also discuss such non-material benefits provided by human space exploration as human feelings of pride, direct 'access' to the power of universe and so forth (Rovetto 2013(Rovetto , 2016Shelhamer 2017). One of the strongest arguments for the human presence in space is the concept of a space refuge for post-catastrophic Earth.…”

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Ethical Challenges in Human Space Missions: A Space Refuge, Scientific Value, and Human Gene Editing for Space

Szocik

Norman²,

Reiß³

2019

Sci Eng Ethics

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This article examines some selected ethical issues in human space missions including human missions to Mars, particularly the idea of a space refuge, the scientific value of space exploration, and the possibility of human gene editing for deep-space travel. Each of these issues may be used either to support or to criticize human space missions. We conclude that while these issues are complex and context-dependent, there appear to be no overwhelming obstacles such as cost effectiveness, threats to human life or protection of pristine space objects, to sending humans to space and to colonize space. The article argues for the rationality of the idea of a space refuge and the defensibility of the idea of human enhancement applied to future deep-space astronauts.

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Ethical Challenges in Human Space Missions: A Space Refuge, Scientific Value, and Human Gene Editing for Space

Szocik

Norman²,

Reiß³

2019

Sci Eng Ethics

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“…In [1], I presented some common reasons for human spaceflight. In [2], Dr. Steven Weinberg, Nobel Laureate in Physics, expresses why he finds those reasons unconvincing.…”

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“…Section 3 is divided according to the rationales for human spaceflight discussed in [1] and [2]. Key phrases or passages are either in bold or italicized text.…”

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Defending spaceflight – The echoes of Apollo

Rovetto

2016

Space Policy

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Abstract. This paper defends, and emphasizes the importance of, spaceflight, broadly construed to include human and unmanned spaceflight, space science, exploration and development. Within this discourse, I provide counter-replies to remarks by physicist Dr. Steven Weinberg against my previous support of human spaceflight. In this defense of peaceful spaceflight I draw upon a variety of sources. Although a focus is human spaceflight, human and unmanned modes must not be treated as an either-or opposition. Rather, each has a critical role to play in moving humanity forward as a spacefaring species. In the course of this communication, I also stress NASA's (and other space agency's) perennial role as a science and technology-driver, and its function to provide a stable and unified platform for space programs.

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Human Place in the Outer Space: Skeptical Remarks

Szocik

2019

The Human Factor in a Mission to Mars

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The essential role of human spaceflight

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Ethical Challenges in Human Space Missions: A Space Refuge, Scientific Value, and Human Gene Editing for Space

Ethical Challenges in Human Space Missions: A Space Refuge, Scientific Value, and Human Gene Editing for Space

Defending spaceflight – The echoes of Apollo

Human Place in the Outer Space: Skeptical Remarks

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