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Space Mining and Manufacturing Off-World Resources and Revolutionary Engineering Techniques

This book produces convincing evidence that exploiting the potential of space could help solve many environmental and social issues affecting our planet, such as pollution, overcrowding, resource depletion and conflicts, economic inequality, social unrest, economic instability and unemployment. It a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sivolella, Davide
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2019, 2019
Edition:1st ed. 2019
Series:Space Exploration
Subjects:
Astronautics
Aerospace Technology And Astronautics
Aerospace Engineering
Engineering
International Law
Science And Technology Studies
Law Of The Sea, Air And Outer Space
Law Of The Sea
Space Physics
Science—social Aspects
Aeronautics—law And Legislation
Technology And Engineering
Solar System
Online Access:
Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Space Exploration: What For?
  • 2. Extraterrestrial Resources and Where to Find Them
  • 3. Off-World Mining
  • 4. Processing of Space Resources
  • 5. The Art of Manufacturing in Space
  • 6. Building Factories in Space
  • 7. Making it Happen
  • 8. For the Benefit of Humankind
  • About the Author
  • Index

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