Mining on the moon?

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Dr. Leslie Gertsch, Missouri S&T associate professor of geological engineering. Photo illustration by communications staff

While lunar mining might some day be economically feasible for countries and companies, a Missouri University of Science and Technology researcher believes strongly that mining in space is essential to the very survival of our species.

“Humanity eventually needs to live in more than just one place, other than the Earth,” says Dr. Leslie Gertsch, an associate professor of geological engineering at Missouri S&T.

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