Next week, NASA’s new rocket is making its debut in a risky test flight before astronauts reach the surface of the Moon, years behind schedule and billions over budget.

53 years after the Moon landing many still question the necessity of space exploration, but it is unquestionable that the desire to expand the boundaries of what we know has provided great benefits to our societies.

The remarkably ambitious project of the James Webb Telescope has demonstrated that the mission of exploration is something that can unite mankind.