Monday, 24 June 2013

Mining the heavens: In conversation with Planetary Resources' Chief Engineer


It wasn't long ago that asteroid mining was only found in the pages of science fiction. Now, with increasing interest in the commercial exploitation of space, companies are springing up to turn asteroids from things that Bruce Willis blows up, into raw materials for future travellers and colonists. One such firm is Planetary Resources, which is currently winding up a KickStarter campaign aimed at raising public awareness about asteroid mining by offering the public access to a space telescope. Gizmag visits the company’s Bellevue, Washington headquarters and talks to the President and Chief Engineer, Chris Lewicki... Continue Reading Mining the heavens: In conversation with Planetary Resources' Chief Engineer

Section: Space

Tags: Asteroid Mining, Interview, Kickstarter, Planetary Resources

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Mining the heavens: In conversation with Planetary Resources' Chief Engineer

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