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Interplanetary Commerce By: Xander Struntz The Moon Helium-3 Possible Rare-Earth Elements (e.g. Uranium and Thorium) Platinum-group metals from Impactors Mars Deuterium Metal ores - iron, gold, silver, nickel, and

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Interplanetary Commerce

By: Xander Struntz

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The Moon

Helium-3
Possible Rare-Earth Elements

(e.g. Uranium and Thorium)

Platinum-group metals from

Impactors

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Mars

Deuterium
Metal ores - iron, gold, silver,

nickel, and copper

Volcanic Regions - Titanium,

Palladium, Platinum

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Asteroids

Types: C-type, silicates,

M-type

80% Iron
Platinum Group Metals (e.g.

Platinum, Iridium, Palladium)

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Earth

Food
Water
Technology

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Food and Water

Food:

Could be produced on Mars
No crops on the Moon or

asteroids

Mars to asteroid

Water:

Hydrogen from Earth
Oxygenator
Water Reclaimer

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Technology i.e. Mining Equipment

Magnetic Rakes
Low-Gravity Sifters
Asteroid Anchors
RASSOR Drill

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Looking Forward

Theoretical
More Exploration
Bases and/or Colonies
Startup Funding

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