After watching another costly launch, I'm convinced human spaceflight is holding us back
Everyone gets starry-eyed over astronauts, but the truth is, robotic missions like Voyager and Perseverance have done MORE science for a fraction of the cost. Sending humans requires life support, safety systems, and return trips, which drains budgets that could fund dozens of unmanned expeditions. We're clinging to romanticized notions of exploration while missing out on discovering ACTUAL alien oceans or mapping asteroid belts. It's time to prioritize efficiency over ego in our space programs.