For
Resources should fix hunger, poverty, and climate first.
Against
Space research leads to new solutions and inspires humanity.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Running off to space while serious problems remain on Earth is misguided.”
“Space exploration is an expensive way to ignore many urgent problems on Earth.”
“Every dollar spent on space can yield technological dividends that improve life on Earth.”
“Spending on science promotes innovation and improves life on Earth.”