Why Space Travel : The Poll

[FZ+]

This is a continuation of the why space travel thread. Try to keep the discussion over there, ok?

[theurinal]

yep. i chose 3 option. find out what a place is like (probes) than create a suitable ship and suits, train people. probe with humans. then colonise.

[drag]

An abvious choice to me: Let's ride !

[crystal cascade]

I also chose the third option since it seems most logical...it's better to know what's out there before sending in humans...

[theurinal]

indeed. it seems logical to 'research' what you are heading into. that allows you to create scenarios of the environment.. etc etc.

I'd love to just go out and have a space walk... that would be so cool, i reckon.

[NanoTech]

Are there any characteristics that manned-missions in space are better e.g. impact on scientific research and society, than robot-contolled missions?