Asteroid landings and the mining of space minerals may become a reality thanks to advancements in space technology an commercialisation. The belt of asteroids between Mars and Jupiter could be worth the equivalent to $100bn for every person on Earth, according to Falcon Heavy. However, with no single authority responsible for space resources, there is uncertainty over resource ownership. Rebecca Keller, senior science and technology analyst at risk consultants Stratfor, suggested creating regulations along the lines of climate change agreements.
Asteroid landings and the mining of space minerals may become a reality thanks to advancements in space technology an commercialisation. The belt of asteroids between Mars and Jupiter could be worth the equivalent to $100bn for every person on Earth, according to NASA. However, with no single authority responsible for space resources, there is uncertainty over resource ownership. Rebecca Keller, senior science and technology analyst at risk consultants Stratfor, suggested creating regulations along the lines of climate change agreements.