How much space exploration is too much? Is it possible that we could spend so much money exploring space that we no longer have the resources to care for the earth? Some might respond that because the cost of exploring space is exponentially greater and riskier than exploring earth, we should not explore space. SomeContinue reading “Is space exploration a waste? – A Theology of Space Exploration, Part 4”
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Space exploration helps us appreciate the goodness of earth – A Theology of Space Exploration, Part 3
Things haven’t been going well for Boeing in recent years. Remember the jet that had a door pop off mid-flight? Remember the jets that have had wheels fly off during take-off? Remember the 737-Max that had two planes crash, killing 346? All Boeing. Boeing has had so many disasters in recent years, they have beenContinue reading “Space exploration helps us appreciate the goodness of earth – A Theology of Space Exploration, Part 3”
Space Shuttle, Space X, Artemis and the billionaires – A Theology of Space Exploration, Part 2
January 28, 1986, was a day I will never forget. What happened that day scarred me. I was in sixth grade, came in from recess, and a student who had been inside for recess drew a picture on the chalkboard of the space shuttle Challenger blowing up. We were shocked, as was our nation. InContinue reading “Space Shuttle, Space X, Artemis and the billionaires – A Theology of Space Exploration, Part 2”
Space Race, Moonshot and SkyLab – A Theology of Space Exploration, Part 1
Trivia question: What major lunar event happened on December 14, 1972? On December 14, 1972, US astronaut Eugene Cernan stepped off the surface moon, climbed up the ladder back into the lunar module Challenger, closed the hatched, blasted off, returned to earth, and humans have never again set foot on the moon. That was 52Continue reading “Space Race, Moonshot and SkyLab – A Theology of Space Exploration, Part 1”
A theology of space exploration – Preview
Trivia question for you: Why doesn’t the International Space Station fall to the earth and burn up during reentry in the atmosphere? Did you know the International Space Station is 357 feet long end to end, has a mass of 1 million pounds and would just barely fit inside a football field? It has livingContinue reading “A theology of space exploration – Preview”
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