Hmm... actual question: for pure science exploration missions, does @nasa insure probes against failure given investment in *ground* assets.
For example, if Juno failed suddenly, all terrestrial Juno-specific resources would be a deadweight loss.
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I wonder if new structures will be created in the same way new structures emerged last time a vast extraction/exploitation opportunity arose. I suppose that’s where you’re heading with this right?
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Actually no. I don't think there's a whole lot of new commercial exploitation of space beyond existing LEO/GEO stuff. I'm thinking of these as edge cases to help work out principles of regular economics. See tweets earlier in evening on postcapitalism/blockchains tuff
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