Big Picture Science - Skeptic Check: Asteroid Mining
Asteroids are rich in
precious metals and other valuable resources. But mining them presents
considerable challenges. We discuss these, and consider how these spinning,
rocky resources might be the key to a space-faring future. But an economist
points out the consequences of bringing material back to Earth, and a scientist
raises an ethical question; do we have an obligation to keep the asteroids
intact for science?
Guests:
- Jim Bell - Planetary scientist in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University.
- Martin Elvis - Astronomer and author of “Asteroids: How Love, Fear, and Greed Will Determine Our Future in Space.”
- Ian Lange - Economist and associate professor at the Colorado School of Mines and author of a paper on the feasibility of asteroid mining.
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