This chapter examines the structure and composition of the solar system from the perspective of scientific space exploration and commercial exploitation. It postulates that future solar trade routes will run along water resources, much like the early spread of humans across the world along rivers. The chapter covers the inner solar system with a focus on the potential for resource utilisation on the Moon, asteroids, comets, Mars and the dwarf planet Ceres.


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    Title :

    Inner Solar Resources


    Additional title:

    Springer Praxis Books(formerly: Springer-Praxis Series)


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2025-02-11


    Size :

    16 pages




    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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