So what we have here are technological advancements, most probably developed originally by NASA, that find everyday use.
Fine.
But that wasn't my point. These are technological advancements that would most likely occur anyway. Also, these are not benefits that have accrued to mankind
because of the exploration of space. Rather, they are a result of the billions spent on R&D. It's a fine distinction. Even the name of the page speaks volumes to me. "Spinoff". In otherwords, there are
no direct benefits of space exploration to humanity. The sun is still going to explode and fry everything in the solar systems in x millions(billions?) of years. The speed of light is
still a fundamental barrier to extra-solar system exploration.
The military spins off more benefits to the general public than anything else. Does that mean we should promote war?
By all means, spend money on research. Just don't fool yourself that we're anywhere close to some SciFi StarTrek or StarWars nonesense.
:-)
Mr Mephisto (Devil's Advocate)