As Artemis II prepares to blast off for a trip around the Moon, taking humans outside of lower Earth orbit for the first time since 1972, we decided to look at whether the British public would want to go the Moon themselves, if they were given a chance where their safe return to Earth could be guaranteed.
It turns out, it's a surprisingly divisive hypothetical – 44% of Britons say they would take up the opportunity, while 49% say they would turn it down.
Among those who wouldn't want to go, a simple lack of interest is the most common reason (23%), with others saying there would be no point (8%) or that there is nothing to do there (6%).
Personally, if your safety could be guaranteed, I think it would be worth the trip, just to see the Earthrise, if nothing else. What about you?
See all the data here: https://yougov.com/en-gb/articles/54460-how-do-britons-feel-about-going-to-the-moon
Tools: PowerPoint, Datawrapper
by YouGov_Dylan
21 Comments
I certainly wouldn’t want to spend a month in a box even if it did mean walking on the moon for 10 minutes in a space suit.
I think it would be a fascinating experience, but I am not sure I would be interested in doing it without it becoming more… Comfortable.
The idea of being locked in a fridge for what would likely be a few weeks is… not a fun one, to me. And I am not claustrophobic.
Who the hell wouldn’t want to go to the moon?
Well yes how can one truly enjoy tea when you’re sipping out of a bag..
“Do you want to do this potentially dangerous and uncomfortable thing for very little payback?” Men and young people: SURE! Women and older people: nah…
One of the most unique experiences a human has ever had? Absolutely count me in
If it were possible? Yes definitely!
I’m totally unsurprised that a portion of Britons reject a trip to the moon on the basis that it’s too far to go. A lot of Brits seem to think driving an hour to an attraction is “too far”. My American-born husband thinks it’s quite funny (and frustrating) that my friends are so reluctant to drive a few hours to see us.
This is mostly a study of British humor
[Whitey on the moon](https://youtu.be/goh2x_G0ct4) all over again…
Would. I just wished the toilet situation was better. (But I also wish that even at home)
The fact that the safe return is guaranteed and still people would decline boggles my mind a bit.
I assume people still attribute risk to the journey despite that.
I’m forbidden from ever wanting to go to space because of a dream my wife had a decade ago.
How miserable do you have to be to say no? Jesus.
And you can’t “reject the premise of safe return”, it’s a hypothetical where your safety is literally guaranteed. People are stupid.
Some people don’t want to because the trip back and forth would be dangerous or boring, but I would do it just for that part. If I had a chance to ride a rocket ship and see space, even without the possibility of walking on the moon, I’d do it in a heartbeat
After they found out the moon was an awkward metaphor for abortion,things got controversial
Many Britons wanted Brexit, so do we really care what they think?
I would If there was a moon base, even a small one where I could stay for a few days and do small trips outside all suited up.
I don’t think I would just to wander around for a little while then have to come straight back. Plus I get very motion sick so I imagine the journey would not be pleasant for me.
Is no one going to comment on how the data is depicted? Imho It’s simply wonderful!
I read all of the reasons listed in the second slide in Karl Pilkington’s voice.
I would, but only during nighttime obviously