Space Mining and Its Regulation

• Main Authors: Jakhu, Ram S. (Author), Pelton, Joseph N. (Author), Nyampong, Yaw Otu Mankata (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: Springer Praxis Books
• Subjects: Engineering.; Geotechnical engineering.; Law of the sea.; International law.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space.; Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences.; Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics).

This book addresses the complex technical challenges presented by remote space mining in terms of robotics, remote power systems, space transport, IT and communications systems, and more. It also addresses the difficult oversight and regulatory issues that face states and non-state enterprises that...