Mining on the moon

GIANT steps are what the CSIRO is asking the domestic space sector to take to help develop a human base on the moon. However, some of the technologies it is chasing seem to already be in place in Australia’s mining industry.

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Dr Larry Marshall (left) and Dr Megan Clark.

According to CSIRO, meeting the lunar challenge would involve building capabilities in:

  • Autonomous robotic systems;
  • In-situ resource utilisation;
  • Habitat and life support; and
  • Power and propulsion.

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