27. Aug, 2022

What Really Drives Our Search for Other Planets? Is it technology? Resources? Aliens? Immortality??? Article by: Hussein Farhat

Humanity's quest for other planets: Are we being misled, or is exploring other planets really the goal?



There are many projects and scientists who say the goal of Man looking for Other Planets is not to explore other planets, but rather steal other planets' technology or resources. This is a fact, and this is the way it has potentially led some to misunderstand the (true) mission of Man.

But there are other issues related to life – what do we do with them? What do they mean to us while we're here?

In 2001, Star Trek Voyager episode "Exodus" introduces a fictional high-tech race known as the Krenim that want to seek out where all species exist in space and enslave them for faster growth of their well-being.



Is alien life really real?



Ever since humans set foot on Earth, we've been searching for other planets. But is it really for exploring other planets, or is there another reason?

There are several reasons why people might want to explore other planets. For one, some people may think that aliens exist and that they could be living on a different planet. Others might think that discovering life on other planets could help us learn more about our own origins.

However, the main reason people explore space is to find new sources of energy. Asteroids and moon rocks can contain valuable resources like oil and oxygen, which could be used to help improve the quality of life on Earth. But before any of those resources can be exploited, we need to know where they are located.

So far, only a few planets have been found outside our solar system. This means that there may be many more planets out there waiting to be discovered.



Theories about the purpose of other planets



The popular belief is that we are here solely to explore and find other planets because of their potential to harbour life. However, there are others who believe that our journey is not only for finding other living beings, but for learning about ourselves as well. What could be the real reason for travelling out into the vast universe?

The first rationale is the so-called (Goldilocks Theory) Goldilocks principle - Wikipedia. This theory suggests that, as far as habitability goes, a suitable planet is either too hot or too cold for human life. Another solution is known as the (Gibbous Halo Hypothesis) Lunar phase - Wikipedia.

In this theory, a planet is considered potentially habitable if it has a large bight of habitable landmass in its orbit around the star. But thus far there are no planets with such characteristics.

Although space travel may reduce the probability of discovering an Earth-like planet, It is still imperative to do this, since it allows us to explore the galaxy.



Counterintuitive Mars One Mission



Mars One was inspired by the dream of many people- to one day visit another planet and explore it. Mars One was inspired by the dream of many people- to one day visit another planet and explore it. The Mars One mission has led to scepticism because it is a one-way journey.

However, other missions have taken similar approaches and still succeeded in their goals. For example, the Apollo missions to the moon were also one-way trips, but they still yielded significant scientific data.

The main reason for this is that Apollo did not solely focus on landing on the moon and returning home; it also focused on studying the moon's environment and investigating its capabilities for human exploration.

Some people argue that we don't even know what we would find if we went to Mars because we haven't done enough research. However, it is because of that very reason that space exploration is so important-it gives us the opportunity to explore a new environment and ask questions that no one else has been able to find an answer to. If we want to truly understand our planet and ourselves, then space exploration is our only option. 

Solar system exploration took us three decades. Now it's time to assert ourselves in our own backyard, and explore this one. We gain scientific knowledge by collecting data, and today's information-sensitive world requires us to explore our immediate environment through lengthy space flights rather than taking no action at all.

When humans die prematurely from anything but ageing or Earth-based natural disasters (as opposed to accelerated technological enhancements and/or an outside catalyst), records of such causes are considered artefacts of only the very early ages of mankind. - Reeve Wigginton



Hype created by media



In the 20th century, the idea of exploring other planets was put into motion by various astronomers and scientists. Today, the search for habitable planets continues to evolve with new technological advancements.

However, despite the developments in space exploration, there is still a lot of hype surrounding this topic. Critics argue that sending people to other planets is a dangerous undertaking that could lead to human extinction. However, many experts believe that exploring other planets can help us better understand our own planet and ultimately make it a better place for everyone.

So far, only a handful of planets has been found that could possibly harbour life. However, research is continuing to find more hospitable environments for future astronauts. Meanwhile, we can explore new ways to help preserve our planet and ensure that it will be available for future generations.