JSS 1: Space travel

Space is the region outside the Earth's atmosphere. Yuri Gagarin was the first person to go to space on April 12, 1961.

                     Rocket

                Purpose of space travel 

1. To boost international relations 

2. To provide a base for scientific research in outer space 

3. To provide an alternative power source 

4. To discover natural resources on other planets 

                  Benefits of space travel

1. Space travel helps in weather forecast 

2. It helps in predicting natural disasters such as floods, storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes 

3. Technological advancements like cell phones, satellite radio and television, GPS navigation in cars, etc 

4. Provision of alternative power source eg space solar power 

5. It provides data about the Earth and other planets.

6. It helps in telecommunication 

             Dangers of Space travel 

1. Explosion of the rocket in flight 

2. Loss of life

2. Failure of some necessary equipment in the spaceship to work well

3. Space travel equipment is expensive, and destruction means loss of money.

Note: 

Payload is a term used to describe the portion of a spacecraft or rocket that is responsible for achieving the primary objectives of the mission. Payloads can be scientific instruments, communication equipment, or any other specialized equipment that is needed for the mission.