<p>In this episode we explore the ethics of asteroid mining, using a white paper led by Andy Rivkin of JHU/APL. It's unlikely that asteroid mining will have zero consequences, and without a well-defined legal infrastructure, asteroid mining could be the next wild west where the rich get richer. Join us in a discussion about what we should be considering before extracting precious metals from some of the most ancient and irreplacable rocks in the solar system. </p>

In this episode we explore the ethics of asteroid mining, using a white paper led by Andy Rivkin of JHU/APL. It's unlikely that asteroid mining will have zero consequences, and without a well-defined legal infrastructure, asteroid mining could be the next wild west where the rich get richer. Join us in a discussion about what we should be considering before extracting precious metals from some of the most ancient and irreplacable rocks in the solar system.

<p>In this episode we explore the ethics of asteroid mining, using a white paper led by Andy Rivkin of JHU/APL. It's unlikely that asteroid mining will have zero consequences, and without a well-defined legal infrastructure, asteroid mining could be the next wild west where the rich get richer. Join us in a discussion about what we should be considering before extracting precious metals from some of the most ancient and irreplacable rocks in the solar system.&nbsp;</p>

Episode 17 - Asteroid Ethics

Out of the Silent Planet is a podcast hosted by Michael and Tony, two planetary scientists. Our podcast format usually includes a brief introduction, a short (~30 min) opening segment on something either topical or irrelevant, followed by a lengthier (1~2 hr) main segment, usually centered around a paper we've both read. New episodes come out every other Monday. 
Music for the podcast is provided by the excellent Brothertiger and graphic design by the magnificent Kenny Phillips.
The book that is our namesake is a classic sci-fi by C. S. Lewis, which at least one host has read.

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Out of the Silent Planet is a podcast hosted by Michael and Tony, two planetary scientists. Our podcast format usually includes a brief introduction, a short (~30 min) opening segment on something either topical or irrelevant, followed by a lengthier (1~2 hr) main segment, usually centered around a paper we've both read. New episodes come out every other Monday. Music for the podcast is provided by the excellent Brothertiger and graphic design by the magnificent Kenny Phillips. The book that is our namesake is a classic sci-fi by C. S. Lewis, which at least one host has read.

Out of the Silent Planet is a podcast hosted by Michael and Tony, two planetary scientists. Our podcast format usually includes a brief introduction, a short (~30 min) opening segment on something either topical or irrelevant, followed by a lengthier (1~2 hr) main segment, usually centered around a paper we've both read. New episodes come out every other Monday.&nbsp;
Music for the podcast is provided by the excellent Brothertiger and graphic design by the magnificent Kenny Phillips.
The book that is our namesake is a classic sci-fi by C. S. Lewis, which at least one host has read.

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