Asteroids Quote by Edgar Mitchell
“Certainly whatever climate change and global warming means, we've got a big issue here. Right now, this civilization or this period that we're in is probably going to need the resources off our planet, perhaps the resources from the asteroids, perhaps there will be some on the moon, perhaps some on Mars that we can utilize for our own uses here.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Space Exploration, 1995
Human civilization may soon need extraterrestrial resources, making space mining essential for future survival.
In simple terms: We might need resources from asteroids, the Moon, or Mars.
Key Takeaway
Plan for space resource extraction now.
Themes
environment
future
technology
survival
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
visionary
strategic
When to use this quote
- space mining
- colonization
- policy planning
- investment strategies
Key Concepts
resource scarcity
space economics
sustainability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure equitable access to space resources?
- What risks do we face if we ignore off‑planet resources?
A Different Perspective
Space mining faces huge technical and political hurdles.
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