Space exploration: what will the future look like? | David Alexander | TEDxHouston
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Human exploration continues to drive innovation. The near future of humanity in space is opening up new doors and economic opportunities. Houston's history in helping lead the efforts and its impact on the economy and commerce will continue to evolve. David Alexander is a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, where his primary area of research is solar physics. He also serves as the Director of the Rice Space Institute following his appointment to this position in March 2012. As Director, he is responsible for the mission and direction required to develop and achieve the goals and objectives of the institute. He received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers in 2004 and was appointed a Kavli Frontiers Fellow by the National Academy of Sciences in 2006. He is author of “The Sun” part of the Greenwood Press “Guide to the Universe” Series. Dr. Alexander is a past Chair of the Solar Physics Division of the American Astronomy Society, former Chair of the Solar, Heliospheric and Interplanetary Environment (SHINE) program and the inaugural Chair of the Mauna Loa Solar Observatory Users’ Committee. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
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Robots instead of space.
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We should go to Mars, after we have explored every meter of Earth. What do you know about the world ocean? The potential for discovery is Marvelous. Inner space is the frontier of now.
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Why Mars?
It is an incredibly inhospitable place. Planets are dangerous. The only possible justification for space travel is to live in space and not on planets.
People, even enthusiasts, don't understand this obvious fact. -
In the future is our extinction.
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The economics of space segment was short and frankly disappointing...
The conclusion was basically we need to send people on mars to make kids dream of space. Seriously man? No wonder you cannot secure the fonds for this. -
Space is fake. The only thing NASA ever sent to space is your imagination. Research NASA lies!!!!
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