Should the UK invest in space exploration?😛
The Government will launch a formal review into whether British astronauts should be involved in space exploration. What impact would this have on the country's economy?
The study, to be carried out by the British National Space Centre (BNSC), will consider options including scientific, technological and economic costs and benefits.
Britain has traditionally focussed on detailed scientific missions involving robotic probes but ministers are concerned about missing out on the next wave of space travel.
Meanwhile, in another development, Nasa is due to give its formal backing in a report to a British-led 100m mission to the Moon.
Should we spend money sending British astronauts into space? Do you think that this would be a worthwhile investment or a waste of money? What are the benefits of such a programme? Would you like to go into space?
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