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Moon mining gains momentum as private companies plan for a lunar economy (www.space.com)
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Moon mining gains momentum as private companies plan for a lunar economy::A number of entrepreneurial groups have shared their strategies to turn the moon into a hustle and bustle world of marketable services.

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[–] Zehzin@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (5 children)

We must not allow capitalism to escape this planet

[–] Spzi@lemm.ee 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What does that mean practically, how can we pursue this goal?

Hasn't this mission already failed, with SpaceX and other private space companies already doing business in orbit and reaching beyond?

[–] Shardikprime@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I say we go full capitalism in space.

[–] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

The one place yet to be corrupted by capitalism:

SBACE

[–] Default_Defect@midwest.social 3 points 2 years ago

Tim Curry in shambles.

[–] Thorny_Thicket@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm sure the Chinese are just as interested in this.

[–] photonic_sorcerer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You mean the discount capitalists?

[–] Shardikprime@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

That doesn't stop champagne leftists supporting it and Russia does it?

[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com -2 points 2 years ago

How is that functionally different from saying we should allow no economic activity in space?