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Learning how to mine asteroids could increase the likelihood that we would have the technology to push dangerous asteroids out of earths path.
by LinuxBender 7y ago
Learning how to mine asteroids could increase the likelihood that we would have the technology to push dangerous asteroids out of earths path.
- melling 7y agoIt will likely increase technology on many levels. The technical challenges and competition will change everything. Maybe some scientific platforms could hitch a ride at a heavily discounted price, for example?
- LinuxBender 7y agoAgreed. I could imagine Darpa funding projects around this for defense and scientific goals.
- T-A 7y ago... or into Earth's path.
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