Tectonic Caves on Small Bodies: Potential In Situ Resource Reservoirs
Abstract
Asteroids are extremely common and yet their potential for in situ resource exploration remains poorly understood. Near-ubiquitous pit crater chains represent evidence of subsurface void space which may house stores of volatile and mineral resources.
- Publication:
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3rd International Planetary Caves Conference
- Pub Date:
- 2020
- Bibcode:
- 2020LPICo2197.1059B