Humans are dying due to lack of water, food and many other basic necessities around the globe. Whereas, some developed and developing countries are sending their satellites to space. It does not seem to be just and fair that, people cannot afford the basics but administrations are spending on such luxuries.
There are both type of views, in favor and against this spending. Many taxpayers criticize their leaders of wasting their hard earned money on these projects which they consider wasteful. Whereas, a vast majority of population is of the view that, these activities support research and development and increases chances of technological advancement, which is backbone of many emerged and emerging economies.
Many underdeveloped countries and nations are struggling for their survival. People does not get clean water, reasonable food and shelter; moreover, their children are unable to get education. Specifically, in third world there is a great slack of these things and they are dealing with severe financial crisis. Millions of children does not grow to their maximum potential due to improper feed and nutrition every year, says a United Nations (UN) report.
Whereas, many countries including these struggling economies are investing aggressively in space operations. A hefty budget of many countries is allocated to this sector for instance, United States of America (USA), Russia, China and India. Moreover, India has launched highest number of shuttles, which broke all previous records; in contrast, more than ninety (90) percent of its population is considered be lower than the poverty line. It seems that there is an ongoing race between many states about how much cost they incur on this.
In my opinion, priorities should be set first, every region has its own circumstances. So, the decisions should first address best interest of its citizens and afterwards others should be considered.
