Question 7GS3GS3
Space tourism, which was viewed as something straight out of a science fiction movie, is now becoming a reality albeit not without hindrances. What are the challenges associated with space tourism? What measures can be taken to address these challenges?
Main Body
Space tourism refers to travelling to space for tourism purposes rather than scientific exploration and research activities. Reality -> recent travel by Jeff Bezos & others Challenges Associated: (1) Risky Proposition 1.1 Uncharted areas of space can become dangerous 1.2 Needs to stop be avoided to avoid mishappening like Implosion of Titan submarine
2Re Fiscal Drudgery: 2.1 Incurs huge expenditure which can be used for socio economic goals (3) Inequality between nations: 3.1 Top only 4 countries have been able to land on moon out of 182. 3.2 Space tourism can widen global inequalities as only few will be benefitted. (4) High costs compared to such & return Measures to address -> (1) Collaboration with all countries (2) Common Space Fund wherein contribution from tourists shall help space research in live out countries (3) Technology development [illegible] upskulling (4) Avoiding Space Trash. Thus, space tourism can help India in achieving its space goals. ISRO & NSIL are steps in right direction
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Conclusion
Thus, space tourism can help India in achieving its space goals. ISRO & NSIL are steps in right direction
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Topper
Suvan Sharma
AIR 1482024
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Science and Technology
Space missions
Space tourism challenges and measures
Writing Stats
181
Total words
1
Paragraphs
analytical
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