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Furthermore, the speaker pointed out that the motivation to explore has historically been rooted in states' desire for glory and power, often connected to religion or monarchy in ancient times. Today, however, such ambitions have been replaced by secular motives—primarily wealth and security—making large-scale space projects expensive and difficult to justify without a clear economic return.
The Reality of Going to Mars
Looking beyond the Moon, the prospects of humans colonizing Mars are scrutinized critically. Currently, there are no established economic reasons—such as abundant resources—that justify the enormous costs involved. For instance, Mars offers no known oil reserves or precious minerals worth the trillion-dollar investment necessary for a manned mission.