CONCEPT MAP

‘When we have built vessels capable of sailing among the stars, then the sailors will come forward too’ Keplero

Cons of deep sea research

A presentation by:Roberto Bandiera Stefano Casciano Francesco Di Mitri Stefano Di Salvo Federico Festuccia Riccardo Lamberti

Pros of space exploration

SPACE EXPLORATION

Space Missions

Human survival

Environmental benefits

Economic and strateigic advantages

Potential For New Discoveries

Educational impact

Space Exploration History

Spacial Tourism

Why is Space Exploring so Useful?

Since leaving orbit, space exploration has advanced technology, improved life on Earth, and deepened our understanding of the universe. It’s key to humanity’s survival, inspiring innovation and preparing us for future challenges.

Memory foam

cushioned midsole

CMOS

computer&circuit

scratch-resistant lenses

Why is investing on space exploration useful?

Deep seabed mining

Blue Carbon

Noise and vibration

The first significant uses of microchips was in the Apollo guidance computer , the first computer to use integrated circuits .

Space exploration helps ensure human survival by providing a backup for life on other planets, detecting global threats, discovering new resources, and driving technological advancements that improve sustainability on Earth.

Memory foam is a material that can absorb significant impacts, and was developed in the 1970s as part of a NASA project that aimed to improve seat cushioning and shock protection in space flights

Space exploration drives economic growth by creating jobs and advancing tecnology.

Some of the earliest research into effective scratch-resistant coatings for prescription and sunglass lenses came from work at NASA's Lewis Research Center on astronaut helmet visors and diamond coatings for aerospace systems

The noise generated by moving machines could disorient marine mammals such as whales and dolphins , while the lights could cause permanent damage to marine creatures accustomed to living in the dark

The technology that allows us to have increasingly high-definition and cutting-edge cameras on our cell phones was born at NASA, to be precise at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory where engineers designed lightweight imaging devices (intended for scientific purposes) using CMOS (complementary metal -oxide semiconductor) technology to create what we now know as active pixel sensors (APS)

Space exploration inspires STEM interest, fosters innovation, promotes global collaboration, and engages the public.

One fo the main aim of space exploration is exploring the univers in order to discover more about our Solar system, our star, the Sun, and other planets. During the last decades we have made huge progress on this and many missions have succeded to give us a lot of information about different celestial bodies. Some of this mission was:

SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk in 2002, is on a mission to make space travel more affordable and one day enable humans to live on Mars. They’ve made a huge impact with their Falcon 9 rocket, which is designed to be reused, helping to drastically cut launch costs. SpaceX also developed the Dragon spacecraft, which carries both cargo and astronauts to the International Space Station. Their ultimate goal is to make space travel accessible to more people and, in the long run, establish a human colony on Mars.

Deep sea is an incredibly important reservoir of “blue carbon” – carbon that is absorbed by marine creatures and remains stored in seabed sediments for thousands of years after they die.Deep sea mining risks not only releasing stored carbon but also disrupting the oceans’ natural storage processes, thus worsening the climate crisis.

Debris released by machines drilling the ocean floor could suffocate deep-sea organisms for miles , while ships surfacing for mining operations could release toxic fumes into the water , harming many ocean-dwelling species

During the Apollo missions, astronauts needed lightweight footwear that would not tire their feet during moonwalks . For this reason, NASA creates hollow soles that could be filled with shock-absorbing materials. This idea gave birth to the technology behind many cushioned sneakers, still used today.

Asteroid mining represents a promising frontier in space exploration and the mining industry of the future. Asteroid mining has the potential to revolutionize Earth's resource supply and support future space missions , thereby contributing to our understanding of the universe and the exploration of deep space.