Eestist pärit kosmoserobotite asjatundja Erika Ilves on varem Postimehele öelnud, et Kuul kaevandamise teeb eriti raskeks asjaolu, et seal pole atmosfääri, küll aga tappev radiatsioon ja kõrvetav Päike.
This essay begins with evaluating the current state of lunar mining, touching upon current lunar missions and natural resources of interest, as well as how lunar mining is posited as a possible solution to avoid further environmental destruction and pollution on Earth.