Fully agreed. I’d argue that non-accounting reasons such as prestige and individual comfort drive far more human behavior than measured, monetary forces.
That said, whatever the actual motivations, there will be a whole lot of economic impact. That may not be the WHY of space exploration, it will certainly end up a big part of the HOW and the WHAT and the WHEN.
Fully agreed. I’d argue that non-accounting reasons such as prestige and individual comfort drive far more human behavior than measured, monetary forces.
That said, whatever the actual motivations, there will be a whole lot of economic impact. That may not be the WHY of space exploration, it will certainly end up a big part of the HOW and the WHAT and the WHEN.