Let's Go to Space!

Space colonization is the hypothetical habitation and exploitation of natural resources from planets outside earth. Some believe that one day there will be a further human presence in space, and humans will be able to live and thrive on another planet.

Space colonization could be a helpful way to save human civilization in the case of a planetary-scale disaster. If successful, space colonization can provide us with a place to live if the earth is destroyed. There are also arguments against space colonization, saying it will lead to war, economic inequality, and environmental degradation. Space colonization has not started because it is still a hypothesis. To successfully colonize in space, a lot of money, resources, and people would be needed to help. Also, currently, we have not found any places in space that would support human life. Advocates research space colonization and have created proposals, designs, and speculations. The concept of space colonization is very interesting, and at first, glance seems like a good idea to preserve human civilizations. As you look further into the topic, you see flaws, risks, and a lack of science to be successful right now. The article makes a point that space colonization will protect humanity in the event of global nuclear warfare. There are aspects of space colonization I think could help preserve human life and in the future could be possible. Right now, some flaws can’t be ignored but, with more research, they could be fixed. Over time, the earth may become uninhabitable, and space colonization could be the best way to save the human species.

A study done about space civilization suggests that this plan may not be lasting due to resource depletion. Space colonization is a long-term goal for most space programs, but there still needs to be more research and planning before it can become a practical plan. This plan will take years of research, an abundance of money and resources, and will face many risks. There would have to be access to food, water, construction materials, transportation people to build colonies in space. It’s not practical right now, but there’s a chance in the future as technology advances. Currently, the moon is a possible place for colonization, but it is low on oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon, causing issues. The moon also has a low surface gravity and no atmosphere to protect it. Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, is also another possibility for colonization due to the “air pockets” that could inhabit humans. There is a good start on research and development, but we are still far from, building civilizations and there’s even a chance we will never be able to.

Space colonization is a theory scientists are looking into, and while it could be very beneficial, currently there are too many things that are unknown, and a lot that needs to be learned. Only time will tell exactly if and when space colonization will be a realistic option.