Why should we take these risks?
•Technological Spin-offs: Drug research, fluid dynamics studies, much more efficient power generation and life support systems have had to be designed, which save power, are more efficient and over time much cheaper than current systems on earth. •Human inspiration: To remain stagnant, is to admit the utter defeat of all mankind. The Apollo era’s mission to put a man on the moon united all of the Earth, These space programs also inspire the younger generation to pursue science careers that can spin-off to create new discoveries and technologies bettering all mankind.
•The Gains are worth the Risks!!!
•For example, next time you use Google Maps on your phone to get somewhere, you can thank our Space Program and the D.O.D.
•Or, the metal beams in this building we’re in is most likely coated in fire retardant material developed to protect capsules during re-entry.
Crowd Questions:
1. Name a few more technologies that we can thank the space program for.

Technologies:

Satellite TV
High Definition TV (used on mars imager originally in the gigapixel range)
Advanced X-Ray Technology
Food Preservation
Faster Computers