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Discussion2-Technology in Society

Discussion2-Technology in Society

Q The space program has without a doubt impacted our everyday lives. The spinoffs are everywhere. But at what cost? The data show that over its entire lifetime, the space shuttle program cost has been $145 billion, and about $112 billion since the program became operational. List how the space program has benefitted our lives in at least 3 different areas. (go to the internet and find them). Is the space program worth the cost? Discuss. Remember to back up your statements.

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The space program has several advantages of its kind. The following is the three major benefits of the space program: 1. Satellite Services: The satellite services help the world in various ways. Using the communication satellite today we can communicate with each other through the mobile phones. The Skype and the WhatsApp use the satellite communication to offer their customers the overseas call. Also, the communication satellites provide the geopositioning information to the ships and the aircrafts.