Why We Explore Space
Onsdag, 5. aug 2009, kl. 20:00
Foredrag, Tycho Brahe Planetariet, Gl. Kongevej 10, 1610 København V
Ved Dr. Ravi Margasahayam,
NASA
Dette er et gratis foredrag, der arrangeres i samarbejde med Planetariet og vil foregå på engelsk.
Why we explore space? The reasons run from head to heart. It is part of our nature as human beings that we want to explore and try to better understand the world in which we live. Space exploration is the logical extension of that need. Through the exploration of the solar system, we can begin to unravel the mysteries of our universe, and to better understand our place in the cosmos. Space exploration provides us with knowledge about the origins of our solar system, our own planet Earth, and about human origins, and helps to answer questions that have intrigued humankind throughout the centuries.
This presentation starts out by posing the quintessential question, why we explore space? It describes the process of powering the future through inspiration, innovation, and discovery. It features the development of high tech jobs; many practical benefits that help protect and preserve our planet. It briefly addresses how NASA has taken the lead in answering humanity’s oldest questions and concludes with some real reasons. Important NASA programs including the Saturn V, Space Shuttle, and the International Space Station (ISS) which help us ponder over these questions are addressed in the context of shaping mankind’s future dreams and ambitions.
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