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The point is one of bootstrapping. IF you must build up a critical mass of space-based infrastructure in order to colonize a planet - do you still need to colon
by jacobr1 6y ago
The point is one of bootstrapping. IF you must build up a critical mass of space-based infrastructure in order to colonize a planet - do you still need to colonize the planet, or just continue on with the space based infra? Especially if you can capture sufficient resources from the asteroid belt.
- avmich 6y agoCapturing resources from asteroids could be more expensive than from the planet, given the infrastructure on the planet. So you may make an investment - spend initially to make a planet base, then enjoy smaller expenses. Maybe the question is of comparison - how big space infrastructure one need to colonize the planet comparing to returns from planet base. Is it obvious that planet returns are smaller?