A Virginia Baker (Research Fundraiser)

A Virginia Baker (Research Fundraiser)

Much is written about space exploration. We are bombarded by movies which depict scenes from the outer reaches of space, so far away it’s unimaginable and we are encouraged to believe that there is perhaps a place we could escape to if our planet suddenly annihilates itself. Of course, this is pure fantasy. Logically, this theory leaves me cold. We are neither sophisticated enough nor have the intelligence or know-how to manufacture a spacecraft which would be able to transport us into deep space and back again. Too many unknowns! NASA (The Aeronautics and Space Administration) are designated a yearly budget of $18.5 billion to enhance their research in science and technology. What do we know

We need to start repairing and healing our devastated planet before we think about space exploration. “Down to earth” is an expression which defines good sense and stability, whereas “lunacy” derives from the moon (lunar) which defines madness. This says everything about the environs of space and the scientists who hope to conquer it. It’s foolhardy and definitely not worth the money which is being invested and the effort which is being made. Imagine what could be done if such a large influx of cash, on a yearly basis, were to be utilised here on earth. Poverty, famine, homelessness could all be addressed. Our natural resources are dwindling rapidly and eco-systems are falling apart. It’s all our fault, of course because we are destructive by nature but with funding available, it is not too late. Our Earth is beautiful and could sustain life and its inhabitants for as long as we want it to. Our world could be restored to its pristine state. Legislation should be on the side of the ecologists who want to create a sustainable future and not for those who are living the impossible

With funding received by NASA, our investigators work together to observe and analyse data. As old as humankind itself, the question we are still asking is: are we alone? Before we can be sure as to whether there are other planetary systems that might support life, apart from our own, we have to find them. Seeking out other possibly habitable planets, outside our solar system, is one of our objectives. Should money be invested in this way?

We are answerable for the demise of our planet but it would take a possible 4 light years to reach the nearest habitable planet even using the most modern state-of-the-art technology. This would take more than a normal lifetime to reach, so you may think, why bother? However, for me the money spent on this kind of research should go without question for do not forget that innovative space technology is now being used on an every day basis in our normal down–to-earth