Outline of the Case for Space

The Dimming of Starlight

Chapter 2h

Outline of the Case for Space

Let us review the case for space in outline:

SATELLITES:

WEATHER:

Save lives

Help agriculture

Help transportation

SEA:

Find resources

Tell us about environmental impact

LAND:

Find resources

Tell us about environmental impact

COMMUNICATIONS:

Help commerce

Make our lives easier

SPINOFFS:

New technologies

New economic opportunities

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS:

More of the same, many new things, and all on a much grander scale

So what is wrong with this standard case? Supporters feel that the critics have received more than they had a right to demand – that they are looking a gift horse in the mouth and turning it down after finding his teeth in excellent condition. But lest we be too hasty in dismissing the critics, we should consider whether the spirit of their objections has been met.