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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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[–] Zehzin@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (5 children)

We must not allow capitalism to escape this planet

[–] Spzi@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What does that mean practically, how can we pursue this goal?

Hasn't this mission already failed, with SpaceX and other private space companies already doing business in orbit and reaching beyond?

[–] Shardikprime@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I say we go full capitalism in space.

[–] Default_Defect@midwest.social 3 points 1 year ago

Tim Curry in shambles.

[–] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

The one place yet to be corrupted by capitalism:

SBACE

[–] Thorny_Thicket@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm sure the Chinese are just as interested in this.

[–] photonic_sorcerer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You mean the discount capitalists?

[–] Shardikprime@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

That doesn't stop champagne leftists supporting it and Russia does it?

[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com -2 points 1 year ago

How is that functionally different from saying we should allow no economic activity in space?