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Have you ever dreamed of travelling to another planet? As scientists explore nature and the cosmos, new technologies are created. These technologies are used in the modern world for everyone to enjoy. New technologies help us discover more about our universe and the other galaxies. For example the Hubble Space Telescope, which orbits outside Earth’s atmosphere, takes high resolution images that allow for a view into space and time. Recently, Curiosity, a robotic rover, landed on the surface of Mars and is collecting data about the planet. The data gives scientists an insight into the possibilities of humans living on another planet.
Looking at the stars one sees how big the universe is, and the possibilities of interstellar and intergalactic travel. Additionally the cosmos can also put things into perspective and create a sense of awe. You don't need language to recognize the beauty in what space is. One could just look on and on until the sun rises. For me, being able to see that spread of stars make me feel a sense of …show more content…

I would look through telescopes and read online about how the stars and galaxies work. It has made me wonder about where things like that incredible shooting star come from and why they leave trails like that. Every time I look at the stars and see a shooting star, I think of that experience. Oftentimes as I look at the stars and feel a sense of connectedness with others around the world who are like me. In other words, looking at a sky that I know others will look at, and have looked at for thousands of years before me, makes me feel connected to all those people. When I can’t see the cosmos above, I change my view and look at the world around me, I try to spot the technologies that were made because of our understanding of our universe. Furthermore that experience had made me want to become part of that leading edge to learn how it all

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