Neo-Space Race: Political Advantage or Unnecessary Risk?

By Max Coutinho

Mazal Tov to Israel for having sent its first spacecraft to the Moon: it is quite an achievement. Reports say it will place the Jewish State as the fourth Space Power (for being the fourth country going to the moon). India is set to be the fifth after it launches its Chandrayaan-2 in April; and Japan will follow in 2020-2021. So, why is it so important to explore the Space? 

The Purpose

There are several explanations to why Humans are bent on exploring the moon and the vast space: 

• Research and Development
• Technological innovation
• Space Mining
• Space Colonisation

They say that just like the Military R&D brought about many things that today we take for granted; Space R&D is also bringing about things that help us in our daily lives (solar panels, GPS, Navigation systems etc). It is also undeniable that the Technological innovation advanced by Space programmes also helped human lives on earth (Water location and purification, enriched baby food, freeze drying etc – click here to read more), therefore, we are talking about efforts that benefit the welfare of Humans Beings. It may be considered altruistic in some ways: so far so good. 

I have been hearing, for many years now, that other planets and asteroids are rich in minerals and other geological elements (many of them similar to earth) and thus it would be interesting to explore those in outer space instead of depleting our Planet Earth. So, now we are talking about space exploration for economic and financial reasons. This can become problematic in the future as competition for resources can often result in atrocities, as we have seen on earth. 

Regarding Space colonisation: it is based on the heretic idea that because we are 7 billion people, give and take, the earth is overloaded and therefore the solution is to transfer part of the earthly population to the Moon or any other planet, in the future – I wonder how they plan to do this (will they transfer people by force or will they create incentives to make them go voluntarily?). How long will it take until certain groups start wrongly invoking the Geneva Convention, as they usually do? 

You may wonder why I called the idea of transferring people to the outer space heretic; but the answer is quite simple: because it is based on arrogant and atheist ideas. The Creator of the Universe already decided thousands of years ago that in the End of Days two thirds of the Earth Population would be destroyed; therefore, the fear that 7 billion will somehow end the earth is nonsense. If Humans want to explore Space, they should do it but don’t use irrational arguments to justify it. 

If people tell me that they lack the courage to obey the Divine Law and put rapists, paedophiles, serial-killers and others to death (to remove the evil from our midst) and, thus, prefer to send those criminals to jails built on the moon (or elsewhere); fine, it’s their problem – since it’s never good to go against the Creator’s Law - however, it doesn't erase the fact that this plan is also built on arrogance and, thus, bound to fail. But what could be the thrill of living on the Moon in Stations with artificial oxygen when we can perfectly live on earth with fresh air? I say, living in hell (i.e. Space settlements) should only be reserved for corrupt politicians and leftists. 

The Wisdom behind Space Programmes

This section will slightly tap into Exopolitics. 

First of all, have we finished solving all the problems on earth? Have we finished exploring all the little corners on Planet Earth? Do we know absolutely everything about our planet? This is like a person wanting to know another without knowing herself: the relationship is bound to fail. “Know thyself” before setting thyself to know the Other. 

Second, are we ready to encounter other communities in the Universe? We all know we are not alone. There are other planets and surely other peoples – have we made contact with them? Do we know who they are? Do they want to be bothered by us? Do they know about us? What are their plans for us? Are they stronger than us, are they more advanced than us (intellectually, mentally, technologically, physically)? We could be poking a hornet’s nest with this one, so we should be cautious. 

Third, what is our Exopolitical Plan? Surely, if we are spending millions and millions of dollars in Space Programmes we have also come up with a plan to deal with the Ambassadors from outer space, yes? If not, if we are solely focused on the monetary advantages of these programmes (hence the involvement of private fund and investors) and on the earthy political advantage (due to technological progress) then you must be warned that you all risk subjugation. 

Hypothesis: the Risk of Subjugation

Imagine that, unlike Humans, other Space Communities obey the Divine Law. If they do then that means they are stronger (spiritually, mentally, physically, economically, technologically and in everything else) than us: and what do stronger creatures usually do to weaker ones? They subjugate them. Now, knowing humans, when before a threat they will react first (and think later) – this may imply a scenario of war; meaning they will try to use their rudimentary weaponry (in comparison to Exotechnology) on the Ambassadors from Exocommunities who then will be forced to respond with their Exo-High Tech. Either way, it won’t end well for Humans. 

Conclusion

Progress is good. Political competition can be healthy. However, Humans should make sure they know where they are getting themselves into, because if they go to outer space, the outer space will come to them. They better be ready for that. Questions: do our weapons pierce alien bodies? Are our bodies resistant to Exo-bacteria and viruses? We may be talking about a whole new ball game here – when it comes to warfare. Are we ready?

Be careful with what you wish for - Merlin

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