Question

Task 3: NASA has experienced several failed missions such as the Challenger explosion in 1986. Do the

benefits outweigh the costs? Explain your reasoning, providing at least 3 pieces of evidence to support your

claim.

Answer 1

The correct answer to this open question is the following.

Although there are no options attached we can say the following.

Yes, I think that the benefits outweigh the costs because of the following reason.

1.- In these kinds of operations there is a major risk involved and the administrations know it and the astronauts know it. They are very aware of this and that is why they have special preparation. However, the success histories and successful missions outnumber the fails.

2.- NASA has sent men into the moon, and that is a major advancement that was reached after many failed attempts. But the mission was well worth it.

3.- Satellites have changed the way people live on earth. Too many benefits to be numbered. The internet, satellite TV, and communications. security, monitoring of the weather and the environment, and so on. And NASA has invested millions of dollars to accomplish these feats.