@csharpstudent Micro Gravity should be the micro strategy of Mars 🇺🇸
@csharpstudent Can we use the James Webb to identify minable Asteroids, if so, who gets to see that data? Can TransAstra “Buy” Satallite time, almost like “Solar System Prospecting”… Is there a Protocol?
@csharpstudent .@JoelSercel is advocating for delaying the mars colony until multi generation of animal testing has happened on mars, even if people are willing to take the risk, cuz what if radiation or gravity or something breaks DNA causes suffering, unless they pay for it themselves.
The advantages of robotics in a vacuum also include where the issues of a pressurised suit in a vacuum do not exist for a bot. This doesn't just need autonomy or AI, it can work equally with human teleoperation. Dramatically increasing vacuum operations even before autonomy training is available.
@csharpstudent With the first two rounds of missions to Mars being unmanned, do you foresee them bringing small and medium sized animals with them to Mars to study while the initial infrastructure is being laid?
Reflectivity of Gold 1.Visible & Infrared Light •Gold reflects ~95–99% of infrared (IR) light and ~90–95% of visible light. •This makes it ideal for: •Thermal control in spacecraft (gold-coated foils protect instruments from heat). •High-end optics & telescopes (James Webb Space Telescope’s mirrors are gold-coated for IR reflectivity). 2.Corrosion Resistance •Gold does not tarnish or oxidize, maintaining reflectivity over long periods — critical in the vacuum of space. 3.Thin Film Use •Spacecraft don’t use solid gold; they use micron-thin gold films, which are lightweight but highly reflective. 4.Comparison to Other Metals •Silver: Better visible reflectivity but tarnishes quickly (bad for space). •Aluminum: Lightweight, good general reflector, but worse IR performance and oxidizes. ⸻ Why It Matters for Asteroid Mining Economics •Gold retains niche high-value uses (space optics, chips, precision instruments). •But because only thin films are used, even massive mining won’t create a huge industrial demand surge. •PGMs & water will still be more valuable per ton in space ops.
@csharpstudent What a great space. Thank you Andrei and Dr Joel, Peter and panel. Learned so much today!
@csharpstudent How are we going to deal with space radiation?
@csharpstudent Cosmic Frontiers may have Apex Predators ... Astronauts will eventually need a Cosmic Frontiersman ethos to guide them accordingly ;) x.com/StarCptnDread/…
@csharpstudent You’re correct, it was developed as a sedative/tranquilliser that was used for nausea and morning sickness and pregnant women
@csharpstudent This has been so informative in such an applicable context. It has filled a few gaps in my understanding of utilising the resources of asteroids and has given me a lot more to think about
@csharpstudent My mind stuck in solar panels… as a way to produce energy in space.. if they had gold particles… gold… in the film… it is resistant to corrosion and oxidation. Gold nano particles. Sorry off new topic but it is intriguing to me. The potential to harness enless energy.