Asklemmy

That depends entirely on the quality of the space ship.

Space shuttle? Fuck that janky shit

Starship enterprise? Fuck yea sign me up imma fuck all the Andorian hookers

Absolutely. To have the chance at being the first to see and experience what’s out there? Oh yes.

God, no. That thing with the submersible shows we can't even explore our own ocean without exploding.

Fuck yes. But it has to be a fast ship I ain’t moseying around the galaxy in hibernation like a sublight chump.

Me, personally? Fuck no. I'm perfectly happy staying on this planet for the entirety of my life. Space travel is too risky, and I don't really see how going to space would make my life any better. I will leave space exploration to people that are smarter and more adventurous than myself.

Only if I had some kind of hyperspace travel, stargate or instantaneous travel, combined with a long lifespan. Space is huge and mostly empty, I don't want to be waiting around for years to get somewhere to find out there's nothing there.

Nope. Anyone romanticizing space exploration should play Pioneer or Evochron Legacy. Space is vast and boring to travel.

Space is the only thing you can explore. You're in space right now.

No. Space is generally huge, empty, and boring. Everything of interest to me is on earth.

what's the worst that could happen

As much as I love astronomy and find it awe inspiring I have to say no. With current technology not at all.

I am neither physically fit nor mentally capable enough to stand space travel.

You need to define "space".

I'd go up to Earth orbit, definitely. It would feel cool to fall for longer than a few seconds.

I'd like to see the Moon in my lifetime. They are going to have to solve the moondust issue so that I don't get miner's lung.

Mars is going to be rough. Several years on a spaceship to a planet I can't breathe the atmosphere on. And maybe I can come back, maybe.

I'm ok seeing Venus and Mercury from photos.

Not until two criteria are met, the first being we got space mostly figured out to the point where it takes a lot for us to lose a well maintained ship, the second being our physical abilities are enhanced to the point where our life is extended and we are protected by nanites or something similar to deal with whatever microbiology we might face out there, as well as anything else.

@Euraru

Not with what we currently have for technology and knowledge. So not in my lifetime will that be a practical option.

I would like to, I think it would be fascinating. I suppose it depends who the rest of the crew is?

Unfortunately, I'd feel so incredibly cut off from the rest of humanity which feels rather weird to me.

No, not If i had to leave my wife and kids here on earth, but if its like family Robinson in space (without getting lost) i would say yes!

@Euraru

Yes — assuming it is safe — I have a family to support and care for (so have to think of them, too).

I want to see what's there — and see it first hand for myself.

Similar reason why I travel to different parts of the world to see things.

I think this is more than just curiosity.

Space is BIG and light speed travel isnt possible. Assuming we solve the lack of gravity and radiation problems, currwntly we could barely explore our solar system.

If we are talking explore space in a science fictional manner, then sure.

Depends on the level of technology we are using. If we're zapping around from one habitable planet or interesting space phenomenon to another star trek style then absolutely yes! But a hard no with our current level of technology. I like to spend my time in an environment that's actually somewhat friendly to life.

If I had a robot body I could see myself sailing out, feeling the solar wind on my face, meeting up with fellow travelers in the remote desolation of space. How many centuries could you spend?

Yeah, but I'm a choosing begger. It's not with current technology.

I need some Cowboy Beebop style shit.

Then I'm in.

Sure why not. Seems like a fun.

Why not?

There's nothing here on Earth holding me back, so why the fuck not explore the universe?

Even understanding the vast, vast, vast empty nature of the universe, I don't see why or h9w I could say no.

Yes because I want to float around in Zero G and look at the Earth from the moon. Then jump around the moon and dunk.

Depends. Star Trek style? Maybe. 1960s Soviet style? Hell No!

Probably not physically but if I get to upload my brain or somehow recreate a copy of my consciousness to the ship computer, hella yes.

If exploring space was like Star Trek, yes.

Nah. There's fuck all there.

That's why it's called "space" and not "interesting shit"

No, it's extremely hostile to humans and getting there is even more dangerous.

In a hot second. It's the greatest wonder, to leave the planet and be a part of the bigger universe at large.