A popular lament is; why are we spending so much money on space exploration when so many are starving? This a false dilemma, as is the main premise of the OP. If all funding for NASA, ESA were stopped tomorrow that doesn’t mean those funds will be diverted to rescuing starving babies. Many billion$ have been thrown at the problem but the problem is still here.
A more pertinent question would be; where is all the money going?
A more pertinent question would be; where is all the money going?
It's amazing 'science' always seems to 'find' whatever it is funded for, and never the oppsite. Drich.
