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Gulf Countries Support for Space Exploration of Mars - Coggle Diagram
Gulf Countries Support for Space Exploration of Mars
Point 2: Gulf countries have advanced technologies when it comes to space mining and food agriculture.
Gulf countries are really experienced about digging rocky mantles compared to any other country due to the desert regions containing rocky mantles which can make it hard to build landscapes.
Gulf countries have experience in mining resources such as different natural gases and synthesizing petroleum, the techniques used by them could be used on Mars on similar organic matter such as finding fossil fuels and the extraction of natural resources.
For example, if the organic rocky mantles found on Mars is hard to dig space programs from the UAE may find and easier solution to dig it compared to any other states as it is believed that the desert's rocky mantle is similar to Mars' landscape.
Additionally, countries such as Qatar has an experience about growing seeds into crops from different environments which could be beneficial for growing crops in space.
For instance, as a result of a geopolitical blockade Qatar rapidly started a new agriculture program to grow vegetables such as colorful bell peppers using Dutch seeds.
This is a vital charactericteristic because if Qatar can grow a seed which is supposed to be growing in another geographical location it can grow any seed on Mars as well.
Additionally, Qatar is experienced with special treatments towards crops, if QASA decides to grow crops they already have a real- life experience of growing seeds at different geographies than their origin. They could use those skills to grow crops on Mars as well.
The geographical features of the Gulf is very similar to Mars' .
Point 1: Gulf countries have well-established economic resources which can be spent on space exploration.
For example, space shuttles and protective gear used by astronauts are expensive.
Technologies and fossil fuels used during space exploration requires a lot of money.
For example, space mining demands expensive equipment to analyze and extract fossil fuels.
Gulf countries are innovative.
Rules of these countries are keen on new research, and space exploration as they have solved most of their own populations problems with the help of their innovative mindset and a good management of their money sources.
Space programs formed by the Gulf countries support their own programs with the addition of already existing programs.
For example, UAE collaborated with NASA, funded NASA to train their astronauts.
Provided job opportunities to many people all over the globe such as the GCC countries, and the USA.
Well-funded space professionals were able to reach their potential when they are well-funded compared to when the have limited economic income.
Money can be a motivation as it provides countless opportunities for space research unlike ever before.
A well-funded space program can innovate and help space advance space research even further much faster.
Many space programs are postponed due to the lack of economic funding by different governments.
Counterpoint: The economic resources used on space exploration by Gulf Countries could be spent on other issues such as food shortage, hunger and overpopulation.
Refutation 1: People may think that the dangers to space exploration may not be guaranteed since the organic molecules found on Mars may not be suitable for human use (as a natural resource).
Resources countries who are interested in space exploration has no guarantee about being useful once found.
Refutation 1 is inaccurate because natural water resources found frozen on Mars' surface could end water crisis all over the world.
Furthermore, fossil fuels can be a new source of income for Gulf countries as they are dependent oil limited natural resources of oil and gas which may finish one day.
Water on Mars has not yet been tested chemically on whether it is drinkable or not. People may think that the dangers to space exploration may not be guaranteed since the organic molecules found on Mars may not be suitable for human use (as a natural resource).
Refutation 2: Citizens of Gulf countries may not want to leave Earth as it may be against their religious beliefs and personal interests.
People may believe that space exploration is dangerous.
Islam has rules of praying in space which can cause difficulties for Muslims.
Scholars had hard time deciding what to do when Muslim astronauts when to space. For example, since the space station spins around Earth. Muslim astronauts were concerned about how to face Mecca while praying five times a day.
Similar concerns were found when it came to fasting while up in the space stations.
Some Muslims may be against the idea of going against the traditions about praying and fasting.
Refutation 2 is inaccurate because many citizens who are Muslims believe that space exploration connects them to God even closer.
Muslims believe that space is an amazing creation by god and there might be gifts of god out there in extracellular space.
Solutions could be provided to solve any religious issue by gathering scholars, the UAE is interested fully in this idea.
Space exploration may be complex for some people, leaving everyone behind may not interest some.