UNIVERSE
MARS EXPLORATION
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Artist and science fiction writers are among the greatest critics of space travel, so changing their opinion is crucial to the success of the project.
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Artist and science fiction writers are great supporters of space travel, and they are willing to lend their time and effort to the project.
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The skills of artist and science fiction writers can help in the program’s aim of increasing public enthusiasm for space exploration.
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The program is so experimental that artist and science fiction writers understand in better than scientist and engineers do.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The skills of artists and science fiction writers can help in the program’s aim of increasing public enthusiasm for space exploration.
Detailed explanation-2: -"The 100-year Starship project aims to develop the tools and technology necessary to build and fly a spaceship to another planetary system within the next 100 years."
Detailed explanation-3: -Redd explains the 100-Year Starship project in the middle of the article, in the sixth paragraph. She does this so the reader will be in suspense for the first half of the article.
Detailed explanation-4: -In the article, how important does Mae Jemison think the support of the general population is to the success of space programs? The dedication and support of the general population is needed for a space program to succeed. A space program can succeed without public support, but getting funding is easier with it.
Detailed explanation-5: -What is the greatest challenge facing space programs that are trying to send human beings to other planets? Providing activities that will decrease boredom and depression on such a long journey away from Earth.
Detailed explanation-6: -Jemison points out that such exploration often leads to innovation and unexpected technology that make an impact on Earth-based programs.