extraterrestrial resource utilization

Extraterrestrial resource utilization involves extracting and using materials from space environments, such as the Moon, asteroids, or Mars, to support human activities and reduce reliance on Earth. This can include mining water ice for life support or fuel, extracting metals for construction, and using local materials to build habitats. It aims to make space exploration more sustainable and economical by reducing the need to launch supplies from Earth. As technology advances, utilizing space resources could enable longer missions, help establish permanent bases, and pave the way for future exploration and economic development beyond our planet.