From Government to People The new space age | Shiven Daniel Sheth | TEDxYouth@ASM
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In this video, Daniel Sheth explores the history and current landscape of space exploration, starting from the launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957 to the rise of private space companies like SpaceX. He discusses the initial space race, the Apollo moon missions, and how political motivations shifted NASA’s focus from exploring deep space to operating within Earth’s orbit. The video highlights the significant cost reductions in space travel due to innovations in rocket reusability by private enterprises, leading to a new era of space exploration driven by human curiosity and practical benefits for life on Earth. Sheth emphasizes that contemporary efforts like NASA’s Artemis program aim for sustainable exploration, allowing for collective involvement in space initiatives beyond just government endeavors.