Conclusion

The space exploration industry has had significant impacts on the citizens of America since its creation, fueling technological innovation, driving economic growth, shaping the job market, sparking ethical questions, and protecting citizens from terrestrial and celestial threats. The space race sparked technological innovation and instilled an enduring sense of national pride. The NDEA significantly impacted education, inspiring generations of scientists and engineers. NASA Spinoffs have become integral to our daily lives, exhibiting the practical relevance of space research. Both NASA and private companies boost the economy, helping to benefit infrastructure, education, public services, and employment. Regarding ethics, current space programs are being done in a just and equitable manner, the Outer Space Treaty prevents the militarization of space. Finally, satellites effectively protect the Earth from threats both within and outside of our atmosphere. While these effects hold today, the space industry is still relatively new, and the results are likely to fluctuate over time.