Category: Editorials
Editorials and opinions about space mining from around the web
Space Exploration Fuels Innovation and Economic Opportunities, Paving the Way for Asteroid Mining
Debates over the cost and practicality of space exploration have been a point of contention for decades, yet the potential for innovation and economic gain remains a constant driver. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson argues that the first trillionaire could be someone who mines asteroids for natural resources. [more…]
Asteroid Mining Books
Several years ago, GoodReads compiled a list of books featuring the topic of asteroid mining. Science fiction dominates the list but there are several factual works included. The list needs updating.
The Economics of Space Mining: A Science Fiction Dream or Commercial Quandary
It’s hard to quantify the worth of scientific breakthroughs. However, the commercial viability of asteroid mining remains questionable, unless we’re imagining a scenario straight out of science fiction where metals cost a fortune. In reality, Earth itself offers more economically feasible options for metal extraction. Although innovation [more…]
Environmental considerations of asteroid mining
The extraction of resources from asteroids–which used to be a science fiction concept–is swiftly becoming a focus of real-life conversations about resource acquisition and space exploration. Mining extraterrestrial bodies for rich minerals like platinum, gold, and rare-earth elements have enormous potential benefits, but as with earth mining, [more…]
Legal considerations of space mining
Space mining law is as vast as space, starting with international treaties and evolving into national laws. Outer Space Treaty A 1967 pact called the “Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial [more…]