Cosmos: a big challenge and a global project

Abstract

Space is a cross-cutting philosophical theme: an unattainable dream coming from the depths of centuries, and at the same time the source of religious faith and high science. Therefore, space is not limited to specific space projects and the conquest of celestial space. In contrast to this, space is the starting point of the global problematization of politics, economics and culture. It demonstrates its archetypal significance for the history of all human culture. At the same time, space as a project and a subject matter of imagination needs today a new humanistic definition, in which the role of philosophy cannot be underestimated. It is necessary to find and theoretically substantiate a balance between the task of economic efficiency of space research and results of space exploration, on the one hand, and their use for creative human development, designing a safe and fair society and forming a scientific picture of the world.