I propose a Global Space Agency. A successful and long term space advancement relies on solving more of Earthly problems and contribution of more nations. There will be two main objectives of Global Space Agency; explore the universe and establish bases on extraterrestrial objects (Moon, Venus, Mars, Titan …). These objectives will be divided among the member nations. For universe exploration; reliable, low maintenance self sufficient (renewable electric generation and satellite internet connectivity) telescope systems will be developed and deployed around the world. Balloon telescopes will also be deployed worldwide. The data collected from each telescope will be sold to required parties and end users to finance the investment in each country. Also micro satellites will be designed by member nations which will accommodate certain standards for interoperable communication. Therefore every nation will have at least a small satellite of their own. The launch sites will be limited to several countries for security purposes. For space base establishment; we need to be able to construct using materials available, to be able to grove plants and animals with minimum water for maximum nutrition. A lot of nations on the world have poor infrastructure and their diet lack nutrition. The solutions of these Earthly problems will be used partially on the space as well. Also, these solutions will yield positive economical value which would help to finance the space exploration. The objective is to direct money and human resources to Earthly problems that have a link to space exploration. Solving world problems will solve some of the space problems as well. The minimal economical burden of space agencies on the governments will help to accomplish more long term goals. Poor countries innovative people will look and find economical ways of solving problems where a rich countries people would overlook. More people would be motivated for space while seeing their accumulated effort.
Ideas like this are awesome, but it's very difficult to realize them without genuine steps being taken in the right direction. What can the average person do to help bring this to reality?
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