Outer Space Exploration or Preserve Earth?

Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space (for example, traveling to the Moon and to other planets). Other people disagree and think governments should spend this money for our basic needs on Earth. Which of these two opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
- What benefits are there in exploring outer space?
- What benefits are there in helping the needs on Earth?
- What could be some arguments of the opposing perspective?

Expression	Definition
outer space	(n) the physical universe beyond earth’s atmosphere To some, outer space may seem like a dark and scary place since we don’t know much about it.
astronomy	(n) branch of science that deals with space and the physical universe Since he loved stars, astronomy was always his favorite subject in school.
adventurous	(adj) willing to take risks Astronauts need to be adventurous in order to be willing to go up into space.
vast	(adj) of great extent We don’t even know how vast outer space is.
explore	(v) travel in or through With the vast opportunities, they wanted to explore what was out there.
implore	(v) beg desperately to do something He implored his parents to let him go to space camp.
come from	(expression) originate in They often wondered where all these strange processes came from.
check out	(expression) investigate, look into Even as a kid, he always wanted to check out the space station.
send out	(expression) cause to go to another location They had to send out a memo explaining their idea of the new initiative.
cost an arm and a leg	(expression) very expensive They realized that the project would cost an arm and a leg just to get started.

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