What Need of Man?

What Need of Man? is a science fiction short story by Harold Calin, published in the early 1960s. The narrative follows Captain Harry Jackson as he reflects on Project Argus, a space mission that resulted in the death of his colleague, Dennis Lynds, due to reliance on automated controls over manual piloting. The story critiques the dangers of prioritizing technological advancement over human safety, ultimately questioning the value of human life in the pursuit of scientific progress. Calin's work highlights the tension between technology and human agency in the context of space exploration.