| ID | 157169 |
| Title Proper | Defending spaceflight – the echoes of Apollo |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Rovetto, Robert J |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper defends, and emphasizes the importance of, spaceflight, broadly construed to include human and unmanned spaceflight, space science, exploration and development. Within this discourse, I provide counter-replies to remarks by physicist Dr. Steven Weinberg against my previous support of human spaceflight. In this defense of peaceful spaceflight I draw upon a variety of sources. Although a focus is human spaceflight, human and unmanned modes must not be treated as an either-or opposition. Rather, each has a critical role to play in moving humanity forward as a spacefaring species. In the course of this communication, I also stress the perennial role of space agencies as science and technology-drivers, and their function to provide a stable and unified platform for space programs. |
| `In' analytical Note | Space Policy Vol. 38; Nov 2016: p.68-78 |
| Journal Source | Space Policy 2016-11 38 |
| Key Words | Space Science ; Spaceflight ; Space Exploration ; Human Space Flight ; Manned spaceflight ; NASASpace Policy ; Philosophy of Space Exploration |