Submitted 1 year ago by L4s@lemmy.world [bot] to technology@lemmy.world
https://www.space.com/moon-mining-gains-momentum
Moon mining gains momentum as private companies plan for a lunar economy::A number of entrepreneurial groups have shared their strategies to turn the moon into a hustle and bustle world of marketable services.
Well, if anything is going to get us there, and establish a permanent colony, it’s corporate interests.
Can’t wait for the first McDonald’s on the moon.
I think the shipping costs between earth and moon are ridiculous. Moon manufacturing only makes sense for supplying moon bases and transportation to other planets.
Brought to you by Carl’s Jr.
Why do you keep saying that?
Honestly I think a solar farm on the moon would be much better investing in at some point. I remember reading an article where a nation was experimenting with beaming energy down from orbit or some shit
We must not allow capitalism to escape this planet
What does that mean practically, how can we pursue this goal?
Hasn’t this mission already failed, with SpaceX and other private space companies already doing business in orbit and reaching beyond?
Tim Curry in shambles.
I’m sure the Chinese are just as interested in this.
How is that functionally different from saying we should allow no economic activity in space?
I can see the war for the moon coming over the horizon
robocall@lemmy.world 1 year ago
We should declare the moon like a national park (global park) and preserve it as is.
Tilted@programming.dev 1 year ago
Why? I would rather have preservation on earth, than on the moon.
3laws@lemmy.world 1 year ago
You are kidding right? The moon is essential for life on Earth.