Digest 1105 Msg 7

> We have all the needed materials here already at a
> fraction of the cost compared to space produced ones.,
> but i can see the utilization and minimg of asteroids
> in space, to supply all needed materials for
> spacesettlements and space manufacturing..

Is that true? Do we have all the He3 we will need, if fusion power
becomes feasible? How about platinum-series elements? Both He3 and
platinum-series elements are known to be in higher concentrations in
lunar regolith, and there may very well be asteroids that are richer
yet.