The money spent by governments on space programmes would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Governments in some countries spend large amounts of money on space exploration programs. I completely agree with the idea that these are a waste of money and that the funds should be allocated to public services. There are several reasons why space programs should be abandoned. Firstly, it is costly to train scientists and other staff involved with space missions, and facilities and equipment also come at a massive cost to the government. Secondly, these programs do not benefit ordinary people in our daily lives; they are simply vanity projects for politicians. Finally, many space missions fail, and the smallest technological error can cost astronauts their lives. The Challenger space shuttle disaster showed us that space travel is hazardous, and in my opinion, it is not worth the risk. I believe that the money from space programs should go to vital public services instead. It is much cheaper to train doctors, teachers, police, and other public service workers than train astronauts or the scientists and engineers who work on space exploration projects. Furthermore, public servants do jobs that have a positive impact on every member of society. For example, we all use schools, hospitals, and roads, and we all need the police's security. If governments reallocated the money spent on space travel and research, many thousands of people could be lifted out of poverty or given a better quality of life. In conclusion, my view is that governments should spend money on services that benefit all society members, and it is wrong to waste resources on projects that do not improve our everyday lives.