Natural resources

Natural Resources are vital for long term manned missions and even more for autonomous colonies. The following natural resources are considered:

Atmosphere

CO2, Nitrogen, Water, Argon.

Lithosphere

• Water
• Minerals
  • Silicates: Silica
  • sulfates, copper sulfide
  • oxides, Iron ore
  • carbonates, calcium carbonate

Energy

• Energy
  • Solar energy
  • Nuclear energy
  • Geothermal energy
  • Energy storage