In this ‘Planetary Perspectives’ interview, Dr. Lauri Siltala, a planetary scientist turned asteroid miner at Karman+, sheds light on the intriguing field of asteroid mining. The interview, conducted by the Europlanet Early Career (EPEC) Future Research Working Group, explores the convergence of planetary science and the space industry. Dr. Siltala discusses the skills necessary for asteroid mining and the potential for collaboration between academia and the industry and offers advice for early career scientists considering a plunge into this dynamic and rapidly evolving sector.
Planetary Perspectives – A Planetary Scientist Turned Asteroid Miner