Is Manned Space Travel More Beneficial Than Robot-Controlled Missions?

FZ+ · Jan 25, 2004

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

theurinal · Jan 31, 2004

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 · Feb 1, 2004

An abvious choice to me: Let's ride !

crystal cascade · Feb 1, 2004

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 · Feb 2, 2004

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 · Feb 2, 2004

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

Is Manned Space Travel More Beneficial Than Robot-Controlled Missions?

What are your thoughts on space travel/exploration?

No. Waste of money.

Yes, but should be limited to robotic probes.

Yes, robotic probes for now, with human bases later.

Yes, we should go with a human program wherever possible.

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