Technologies for Asteroid Capture into Earth Orbit

Stephen D. Covey
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RamblingsOnTheFutureOfHumanity.blogspot.com

Abstract

This project plan describes the approach, technologies, timing, and challenges of capturing the asteroid 99942 Apophis, turning its ores into useful products, and building both an initial constellation of Solar Power Satellites and a permanent orbiting habitat for the workers. Estimates include an overview of the equipment and workers to be launched from the Earth, the number of launches required, a proposed timeline, the direct project costs, and potential profits.

Presented at ISDC 2011 - Huntsville. Paper is available.