Should Malaysia join in the race for space exploration?
Other than US, lot more countries like Japan,Russia, India, China, and South Korea are now involed in space research . Malaysia should surely join the race if its economy allows it to reap the fruits of such an exploration. Benifits from space exploration are as follows: The knowledge gained from the exploration of space fuels science and discovery, creates innovative technology, stimulates education, spurs medical advancements, supports a robust economy, improves our quality of life and contributes to a safer environment. More than 1,500 documented products have been derived from space technology, including fire-resistant materials, enhanced weather-forecasting tools and miniaturized medical devices such as an insulin pump and the DeBakey Heart Pump. Facts to Consider Technology – During the past 30 years, space program technology has resulted in more than 1,500 commercial products, including rain water purification systems for developing countries, satellite radio, digital and satell
