Space Mining and Manufacturing: Off-World Resources and Revolutionary Engineering Techniques

by Davide Sivolella

This book produces convincing evidence that exploiting the potential of space could help solve many environmental and social issues affecting our planet, such as pollution, overcrowding, resource depletion and conflicts, economic inequality, social unrest, economic instability and unemployment. It also touches on the legal problems that will be encountered with the implementation of the new technologies and new laws that will need to be enacted and new organizations that will need to be formed to deal with these changes.

This proposition for a space economy is not science fiction, but well within the remit of current or under development technologies. Numerous technologies are described and put together to form a coherent and feasible road map that, if implemented, could lead humankind towards a brighter future. 

Genres: Space

219 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2019

Reviews

[Brahm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sivolella does a great job digging deeper into some of the engineering and manufacturing problems that exist in this field. The first book I've read in this area that has actual process flow diagrams of what - for example - a mining process on the moon might actually look like.

This is also the most current book I've read in the field, published 2019 (vs. pre-2016 for the last few) so some really great, up-to-date information.

Sivolella makes an error that only someone working potash would notice; the acronym KREEP stands for "Potassium, Rare Earth Elements and Phosphorus" but he mistakes Potassium for Phosphate. (acronym list and p39)

I like the style of references listed at the end of each chapter, vs. being buried in endnotes.

Would recommend to space geeks. I've got a copy I can lend out if desired.

[Robert Theodorson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much of the book is beyond my comprehension as the majority of the material requires an expert understanding of mining, space operations, and heavy equipment. Sometimes these themes are intertwined and it is quite easy to get overwhelmed unless you are an engineer, rocket scientist, or a miner.

Having said that it is an excellent resource for a future and growing industry that will become a reality in the very near future. I look forward to the day I'm working on topics mentioned in Space Mining and Manufacturing and can use this book as a reference to answer questions and inspire ideas.

I would rate this as a must have for anyone who is interested in space economy/space capitalism.

[Dan'S_mind]

way too expensive fees, will have to see other solutions as well https://www.fruugo.gr/space-mining-an...

[Steve Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting and enlightening read.