With skepticism and suspicion, some groups receive any news related to science, especially astronomy and space science. It is a skepticism that stems from a mentality dominated by conspiracy theory, and not a skepticism that has a critical sense behind it that subjects everything to logic and systematic thinking.
This skepticism is not limited to Arabs, for example, or to specific societies, but even in a country like the United States, where a group still doubts the landing of NASA's Apollo astronauts on the moon. And some skepticism takes the form of absurdity, such as, Well, what did we benefit from space science and celestial bodies sounding trips!! Considering that it is a confusing and impossible question!
In fact, what is miraculous is the possibility of counting and enumerating the benefits accruing to countries and their peoples thanks to their interest in these important scientific fields. What did the United Arab Emirates, for example, benefit from a project such as the "Zayed 2 mission", whose star was the astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who spent 6 months on the International Space Station as part of a scientific program?
Firstly, there is a wealth of benefits of a scientific nature, as studies have been conducted and will be conducted on:
- The effect of microgravity on the functions of the heart and respiratory system.
- Participation in the study of pathogens in space.
- Producing food crops in space.
- The effect of the microgravity environment on the sleep patterns of astronauts.
- Experiment with the production of antibody protein crystals.
Economically as well, countries interested in space exploration are putting one foot in the race to benefit from the resources of celestial bodies, and although legalizing ways to benefit from and invest in them is still in the early stages, however, if the process of planetary mining becomes a reality, the countries that will precede and be able to Countries that have previously invested in space exploration and have built up scientific, technical and logistical expertise must carry out the required operations.
There are also benefits that lie in what is called “branding” or raising the country’s brand and reputation. Your impression of a country that has reached space and is continuing its scientific programs is of course different from countries that are faltering or covered in outdated issues and crises.
The average observer can notice the UAE's investment in high-precision technologies and quality education. Therefore, when you hear about these achievements, it is obvious that you will feel comfortable working in this country, investing in it, tourism in it, and trusting its sovereign and economic institutions.
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