And where do we go when we die ? In what form shall we survive when we die ? When answering these questions --- one can fully grasp the significance or the insignificance of our space endeavors. If we shall be free to roam the universe [in super forms like a pure energy being] and not confined to a specific space in "heaven" with the same current limitations-- then you can be free to roam the universe and confirm some of these facts. Mabbe space is just like a huge blanket around earth --- kinda like a huge black wall paper with chrismas lights stuck on them :-) If I was an alien race and came into contact with species called kenyans,, i think i would be scared to welcome them to my home.. no wonder they are always hiding when they come at night to mutilate cows [testing anti-gravity technology] and draw crop circles [test large scale branding]