GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Could the future of industry lie among the stars?
Jul 31, 2025
Join Dr. Joan Saary, an expert in aerospace medicine, and Dr. Gordon Osinski, a planetary geologist, as they explore the future of industry in space. They discuss innovative concepts like creating artificial retinas in microgravity and the potential for mining rare minerals on the Moon. Dr. Saary reveals how zero gravity could revolutionize medical treatments for astronauts, while Dr. Osinski highlights the exciting opportunities for sustainable resource extraction from celestial bodies. A thought-provoking journey into the limitless possibilities of space awaits!
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Industrialization of Space Defined
- Industrialization of space means performing Earth-like industries in orbit or on other planets.
- This includes material reactions, chemical processes, and power generation expanding beyond Earth.
Science Guides Space Resources
- Planetary science is essential for locating and understanding resources on the Moon and asteroids.
- Ground missions are necessary to verify the presence and quantity of resources like water there.
Microgravity Enables New Medical Research
- Microgravity enables cells to grow in 3D structures not possible on Earth due to gravity.
- It allows development of bioprinted organs and improved protein crystallization for drug development.