As you asked busty, yes I think there is the justification for science in all its forms, whilst there are people dying one needs science to assist, who knows what lies out there in the galaxy?
Would you not also Agree that where there is massive poverty there is also a massive breeding issue, where is the responsibility being shown for all these children hanging around their parents necks starving to death yet soon to be joined by another. Who is responsible for this, you? Me? Or those who procreate so freely? If you cannot afford to feed a child why keep making them?