my2cents
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I am not against using space technology to monitor weather,communication,navigation etc.My objection for India is to sending man on Moon or Mars.This is very costly project and useful for nothing but to bravado.That money could be better used for the man,woman and children living inside the world not in space.
It promotes research and development because it presents new challenges to the scientists. You learn about zero gravity and its impact on humans. Developments of heat shields. Capsule development to withstand re-entry into earth atmosphere etc. There are many side benefits like promotion of ISRO and its capabilities.
Ultimate challenge would be to send a man to moon or mars and to bring them back to earth safe. This space exploration challenge is a step towards this goal.