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In “Neil deGrasse Tyson on the Future of U.S. Space Exploration After Curiosity, “ Tyson states that Curiosity is not a “stepping stone” to helping people understand the value of sending humans to Mars. How does the term stepping stone affect Tyson’s argument?
A
Because low-Earth orbit is no longer the frontier. NASA has been going in and out of low-Earth orbit since 1962.
B
Anything NASA does in space that has never been done before drums up interest in science.
C
You start thinking that the science fiction story you just read or movie you just saw is maybe in reach.
D
That’s the obligation of the multi-national corporation, to put the factory where it can make the widget as cheap as possible.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It helps the audience understand that, according to Tyson, Curiosity is not something to be ignored like stepping stones on a path. It helps the audience understand that, according to Tyson, Curiosity is not a small feat, and it will eventually lead to greater interest in space travel.

Detailed explanation-2: -Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson says valuing space exploration “transforms the culture into one that values science and technology."

Detailed explanation-3: -Dr. Tyson believes that for a child to truly make a difference and be a “mover and shaker” in this world, the most important thing is for them to remain as curious as possible. Maintaining childlike curiosity will inspire their ambitions far more than what they gain from the educational system.

Detailed explanation-4: -The big bang endowed the universe with hydrogen and helium and not much of anything else. That is, nine out of ten atoms are hydrogen, about one out of ten atoms is helium, and there are only trace amounts of other things. If there were no stars, that would be the beginning and end of the universe.

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