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Space Exploration: Past to Future Insights

The document outlines the history, science, economics, and future of space exploration, highlighting key milestones like the launch of Sputnik and the moon landing. It discusses the potential for space colonization, ethical considerations, and emerging markets such as space tourism and asteroid mining. The presentation emphasizes the importance of STEM education and public support for continued advancements in space exploration.

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Space Exploration: Past to Future Insights

The document outlines the history, science, economics, and future of space exploration, highlighting key milestones like the launch of Sputnik and the moon landing. It discusses the potential for space colonization, ethical considerations, and emerging markets such as space tourism and asteroid mining. The presentation emphasizes the importance of STEM education and public support for continued advancements in space exploration.

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Space: The Final Frontier?

Humankind has always looked to the stars. Space exploration represents


a thirst for discovery. This presentation will explore the past, present, and
future of space travel.

by madhav dhillon
A Brief History of Space
Exploration
1 1957: Sputnik
The Soviet Union launches Sputnik. It was the first
artificial satellite.

2 1961: Gagarin
Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human in space. A
monumental achievement for mankind.

3 1969: Moon Landing


Apollo 11 lands on the moon. Neil Armstrong takes "one
giant leap."

4 Present: Commercialization
Private companies like SpaceX revolutionize space travel.
The Science of Space: What We've Learned
Cosmology Planetary Science Astrophysics
The study of the universe's origin and Exploration of planets and moons in The study of stars, galaxies, and black
evolution. Reveals the structure and our solar system. Understanding their holes. Unlocking the secrets of stellar
age of the cosmos. formation and composition. life cycles.
The Economics of Space: Is
There Money Up There?

Satellite Industry Space Tourism Asteroid Mining


Communication, Commercial Extracting valuable
navigation, and earth spaceflights for resources from
observation. A multi- wealthy individuals. A asteroids. A long-
billion dollar market. growing niche market. term, high-potential
investment.
Space Colonization: Dreams
and Realities
Mars
1 The most likely candidate for human colonization. Requires
overcoming significant challenges.

Moon
2 A closer, more accessible option. Could serve as a base for
further exploration.

Challenges
3 Radiation, lack of atmosphere, and psychological effects.
Technological solutions are needed.
Ethical Considerations of Space Exploration
1 Planetary Protection 2 Resource Exploitation 3 Weaponization of Space
Preventing contamination of Ensuring fair and sustainable use Preventing the deployment of
other celestial bodies. Preserving of space resources. Avoiding a weapons in space. Maintaining
the possibility of finding "tragedy of the commons." peace and security in the
extraterrestrial life. cosmos.
The Future of Space: What's Next?

Lunar Base
1 Mars Missions
Permanent human presence on the
2 Crewed missions to the Red Planet.
Moon.

4
Technological Advancements Deep Space Exploration
3
Faster propulsion, AI, robotics. Voyages to asteroids and beyond.
Your Role in the Space Age
STEM Education Support Space
Pursue studies in science,
Programs
technology, engineering, and Advocate for government
math. Become a future space funding and private
explorer or engineer. investment. Encourage
innovation and exploration.

Stay Informed
Follow the latest developments in space exploration. Share your
passion with others.

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