The space program is a technological program intended to explore outer space. For example, the Apollo program. a program of space flights undertaken by the US to land a man on the Moon. Key Points The paragraph talks about the importance of the space program. Various reasons are given why the expenditure on space programs should be increased: The first reason is it supports National Defence. Another reason is the current level of funding which is quite less and cannot fulfill its anticipated potential. Both reasons support the increment in the expenditure on space programs. Hence, the conclusion of the above argument is "The space program deserves increased spending in the years ahead." Additional Information An argument can be broken down into three basic parts: The conclusion The premises The assumptions. The conclusion (or theses) is the point of the main idea of the argument--what the author is trying to prove.