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What are the economic benefits of low gravity? If so, would the moon be more economically valuable than Mars? I’m genuinely curious about the economics of doin
by wildermuthn 5y ago
What are the economic benefits of low gravity? If so, would the moon be more economically valuable than Mars?
I’m genuinely curious about the economics of doing more in space than putting up satellites.
- marktangotango 5y agoFor a spacefaring civilization reliant upon chemical rockets, less gravity is better. Point being Mars is a better place for such a civilization, not earth.
- Sammi 5y agoI mean obviously you need less energy to move things around. We spend an enormous amount of energy to move things around on earth.
- nine_k 5y ago1/6th of Earth gravity is even better. Short term: a wonderful tourist attraction. You can nearly fly. Long term: people with muscular / bone disabilities who cannot withstand Earth gravity. An interesting retiring home (for a narrow wealthy set, of course).
- jonathankoren 5y agoWho is going to pay to fly these sickly retirees to the moon, and then continuous supply them with resources that are literally free on Earth (ie air)? Medicare?