| ▲ | voxlax 3 days ago |
| Yes, but if it hadn't been for the efforts of visionary scientists at NASA trying to reach the stars, there would be no means of putting those satellites into orbit. |
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| ▲ | brookst 3 days ago | parent [-] |
| This is the but I don’t see the relevance. Is there an argument / position there or just an observation? |
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| ▲ | flufluflufluffy 3 days ago | parent [-] | | The point is basic science (e.g. radio astronomy) is, if not necessary, then highly desirable, because it can lead to unimaginable advancements in humanity (or in a country’s technological and military capabilities if that’s how you think). | | |
| ▲ | brookst 3 days ago | parent [-] | | Sure, and industry is also valuable and contributes to progress. I don’t think it’s useful to say one must always take priority over the other regardless of specifics. | | |
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