Virtually every modern imaging device used today, be it medical imaging, digital cameras, solid-state drives, Lithium-Ion batteries, and many other technological advancements owes its existence to technology created or further developed for HST. Life as we know it today would not be the same without the technology created for HST's experiments, operational systems, imaging systems, repair tools, materials/mechanical/electronics engineering, etc.
That's in addition to what we've also learned about our own planet, solar system, galaxy, the existence of other planets, etc. 6 billion is actually pocket change compared to budgets for other technological systems that give nowhere near the ROI that HST does.
Not rent per se, but civilians can request and be granted observation time, though it's very limited. Most HST observation time is granted in advance to Astrophysics and Astronomy teams based on submitted proposals, as well as their association with countries that helped build and maintain HST. However, the Space Telescope Science Institute (the unit that controls HST and its observations here in Maryland at Johns Hopkins) Director has 10% of "Director's Discretionary (DD) allocation time" for HST observations. The Director on occasion does grant use to civilians, though they must go through the same submission procedure as any scientist would, and any submission must clearly justify use of HST. Using it to observe women on the beach in Maui is not considered justifiable use. Besides, that's what submarine periscopes are for. You can read more about it at the link below.
Space exploration can lead to advancements in technology, such as satellite communication and weather forecasting, which benefit industries and everyday life. Additionally, research conducted in space can provide insights into fundamental scientific questions and help us understand our place in the universe. Finally, space exploration inspires innovation, encourages international collaboration, and creates opportunities for economic growth through the development of new industries and technologies.
Scientists justify future space exploration by emphasizing its potential to advance our understanding of the universe, including the origins of life and the formation of planetary systems. They highlight the technological innovations that arise from space missions, which often result in benefits for life on Earth. Additionally, exploring other celestial bodies can provide insights into resource utilization and the long-term sustainability of human life beyond our planet. Lastly, the quest for knowledge and the human spirit of exploration are seen as fundamental drivers of scientific inquiry.
Sooner or later, Earth is going to either be overrun by aliens, overpopulated by us, destroyed in a cataclysmic explosion, or made uninhabitable by the 'death' of the Sun. Therefore, it makes sense to have somewhere to go and know how to get and stay there (alive).
Staring at the sun is extremely dangerous and it will cause permanent damage to the eye. Will you go blind after staring at the sun one time? Well, when permanent loss of vision is under discussion, isn't even a little blindness more than enough to justify taking precautions. It is possible to stare at the sun without going completely blind, but chances are, some major damage will be done. Just like the skin, the eye is an extremely sensitive area that can be burned by the sun's ultraviolet rays.
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It didn't receive high ratings. i.e not enough people watched it for them to justify the spending on a second series.
Warren Buffet does anything he does so that he will make money. So, either he thinks that the shares will rise in value - this may take a long time (he's in no hurry), or he may think that he will help to settle the market and that other shares he owns might improve. Then he can justify the expense of the shares he has bought.
The past tense of justify is justified.
I can give you several sentences.He tried to think of an excuse to justify his bad behavior.Can you justify that action?"Justify me; open my mind to the things I can be." (from the Nate James song "Justify Me")suzan had to justify the amount of time she would give me for the test
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Prefix for justify
justify the purpose of an expenditure
She tried to justify her actions by explaining the reasoning behind her decision.
Justifyable, justifying,
You justify your sexual orientation by the fact that you don't have a choice about it.
Oh come on.In order to Justify a book you have to read over it to justify make sure you are right.Prove It