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Is space travel inspirational?

17th - 24th April 2026

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12461

5-11 votes

46751

11-16+ votes

59212

Total votes

Saturday 11th April saw the completion of NASA’s historic Artemis II mission. The 10-day journey successfully completed a flyby of the moon and took the crew farther from Earth than any humans have been before. NASA says this is just the beginning, with further launches and lunar landings planned in the coming years. Space travel has captured the imaginations of young people for generations and, with plans for a Moonbase and even travel to Mars on the horizon, it seems theirs could be a world previously only imagined in the realms of science fiction. But do they see it this way? We wanted to know how young people felt about space travel, following NASA’s recent success.

Primary 7-11, Secondary, and 16+ & College voters were asked: “Is space travel inspirational?”, while Primary 5-7 voters considered, “Does space travel inspire you?”

59,212 young people voted on this topic.

Under-16s Phones Child

Age 5-11 voter

Yes, I think travelling to space is an inspiration even if you will need to spend lots of money. You will learn more about the universe and enjoy your experience.

Under-16s Phone Teenager

Age 11-16 voter

We should be focused on our own planet and sustainability than on space.

Under-16s Phones Student

Age 16+ voter

Yes, I think space travel is inspirational because it shows what humans can achieve in the future.

  • Secondary voters were divided on this issue.
  • Lots shared that, while they thought space travel was cool and interesting, they would not say it was 'inspirational'.
  • Some shared that they felt space travel was inaccessible to them.
  • A common comment was that the money and resources used for space travel could be used to solve problems on Earth instead.

  • Primary voters were more supportive of space travel.
  • Lots said they were interested in learning more about space.
  • Some referenced the possible environmental damage of space travel as cause for concern.

  • Voters across all age ranges were concerned that space travel might not be the best use of resources when there are still problems to be solved here on Earth.
  • Poverty, hunger and environmental concerns were all named as issues that should be prioritised over space travel.
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