The Moral Case for Space Science
From Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition by The Planetary Society
December 12, 2025 · 1h 9m
About this episode
Casey Dreier discusses the moral implications of space science with philosopher Dr. J. S. Johnson-Schwartz.
Why do we explore space? In this Space Policy Edition rerun, Casey Dreier speaks with philosopher Dr. J. S. Johnson-Schwartz about why space science is a moral obligation, beyond economics or prestige.
People in this episode
Host: Casey Dreier
Guest: Dr. J. S. Johnson-Schwartz
Topics covered
- space exploration
- moral obligation
- space science
- philosophy
- economics
- prestige
Keywords
- space exploration
- moral case
- space science
- philosophy
- economic implications
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Planetary Society
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