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Moon mining gains momentum as private companies plan for a lunar economy (www.space.com)
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Moon mining gains momentum as private companies plan for a lunar economy::A number of entrepreneurial groups have shared their strategies to turn the moon into a hustle and bustle world of marketable services.

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[–] Blamemeta@lemmy.world 26 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Well, if anything is going to get us there, and establish a permanent colony, it's corporate interests.

Can't wait for the first McDonald's on the moon.

[–] Aceticon@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Given the way our political systems works, they'll probably be selling air to workers who are pretty much slaves.

[–] Im14abeer@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago

I'll build my own fast food restaurant with blackjack and hookers! In fact, forget the restaurant!