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Moon mining gains momentum as private companies plan for a lunar economy (www.space.com)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Maybe, but only if a lunar space elevator were built first. That could hypothetically be built with current technology.
Similarly, a terrestrial elevator to orbit would change things, but that requires further technological advancement.
Current propellant based escape technologies would prevent economic feasibility.

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