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cstanleytech

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1. I do not foresee this happening with our current tech level.

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Fri Sep 2, 2022, 05:24 PM

Sep 2022

After all we are largely using the same tech we were 40+ years ago when we last landed people on the moon so mining it is still very much in the realm of science fiction.
Sure, if something is discovered that makes it easier to get into orbit and travel to the moon in a reasonable amount of time it might make sense but currently? It's still a long way off.

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Humans want to mine the moon. Here's what space law experts say the rules are [View all] Judi Lynn Sep 2022 OP

I do not foresee this happening with our current tech level. cstanleytech Sep 2022 #1

Wouldn't that make the moon lighter? thecrow Sep 2022 #2

Do you realize the vast mass of the moon and what an incredibly tiny amount we could take away? Silent3 Sep 2022 #3

Agree, it simply is not economically feasible at this moment and time to cstanleytech Sep 2022 #4

Tritium mining might be worth it Silent3 Sep 2022 #5