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Old 04-10-2012, 04:38 PM   #30
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Originally Posted by andyh2000 View Post
It's non-fiction, but you should read this: http://www.amazon.com/Step-Farther-O.../dp/0441785832

Once we're out there, there are truly massive lumps of high yield metal/ore just lying (flying) around for the taking. It's the first step into orbit that's the hardest.

Edit: Kindle link http://www.amazon.com/A-Step-Farther.../dp/B004XTKFWW

Andrew
I read ASFO. Not convinced bringing in nickel or even gold from outer space is economically feasible. Seems even deep sea mining would be cheaper.
The next frontier might be the oceans or even the polar regions, if global warming takes off . Tobias Buckell's new novel takes up that premise.
Arthur C.Clarke's " The Deep Range" has us farming the seas. I read it when I was a young 'un. Recommended. Little dated, but good.
Any good ocean colonizing books? (No Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea! ).
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