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Going to space actually is important for a long list of reasons, has made humanity better and who knows, might even save it as we're on a crash course with this earth. I know, I know, saving it is easier and better, but interest in doing that can't be found
theres no actual reason more than curiosity. dont get me started on colonization of other planets
GPS? Weather satellites?
The massive return on investment of the ISS?