Ethical Challenges in Human Space Missions: A Space Refuge, Scientific Value, and Human Gene Editing for Space
Abstract
This article examines some selected ethical issues in human space missions including human missions to Mars, particularly the idea of a space refuge, the scientific value of space exploration, and the possibility of human gene editing for deep-space travel. Each of these issues may be used either to support or to criticize human space missions. We conclude that while these issues are complex and context-dependent, there appear to be no...
Paper Details
Title
Ethical Challenges in Human Space Missions: A Space Refuge, Scientific Value, and Human Gene Editing for Space
Published Date
Sep 3, 2019
Volume
26
Issue
3
Pages
1209 - 1227
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