*Collin Riley I. Introduction The technological challenges and financial barriers to mining in space remain unconquered as the burgeoning commercial enterprise leaves a trail of defeated companies in its wake.[1] Estimated quantities of precious metals such as platinum, iridium, and gold found in asteroids have prompted staggering evaluations of the industry—some reaching into the trillions.[2] Continue reading “The Rocky Road to Mining in Space and Boulders in the Way of Global Regulation.”
