This project considered the motivation for human exploration and colonization of space. We first examined the role that space has played throughout history, followed by a look into the direct benefits to humanity that have resulted from the space industry, mainly health and technological advancements. Finally we investigated prospects for the future of space exploration including advanced propulsion systems, potential colonization locations, and the new Space Initiative recently set forth by President Bush.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Gillet, Brandon Garrett
• Swartz, Stephen Aaron
• Tetreault, Lindsey Marie
• Sham, Harold F.
• Flaherty, Adam Walter

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Industry
• Sustainability
• Innovation

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 04C017I

Keyword

• Science--Study and teaching
• Space vehicles

Advisor

• Humi, Mayer

Year

• 2004

Date created

• 2004-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright