In recent discoveries, Pluto’s surface has reshaped our model we’ve always known. The splotches on Pluto’s far side have become darker and more blended into the lighter surface. These observations are crucial for this dwarf planet because of the limited amount of time NASA has to look at the far side before Pluto revolves to its other side. Mission principal investigators have received immense amounts of money to examine these far off planets. All this money being put into space missions is controversial because some people think our space station does not need to look at dwarf planets millions of miles away rather than spending that money on our own planet. Other people really believe we have not figured out our world yet so why should we go to another? NASA has lost some credibility with these people by spending their money on a recently deleted planet from our solar system. The ethos appeal is always in effect when our space station is working on mission because people want to solve what is happening at home, not what is happening 4.67 billion miles away. Pathos also comes into play because this gets people angry and frustrated by what their money is going to. The people of the United States have mixed emotions about NASA and all they do and that makes the citizens dislike what our Congress is doing. Congress gives NASA their budget so the people have a right to be vexed by their decisions. This tiny planet has made people questions our government over tiny splotches.
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