Why does President Trump want to start mining on the moon?

 President Trump wants the United States to start mining the minerals on the moon.

US President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order stating that the United States has the right to seek and utilize resources in the space beyond the will.

The decree also states that the United States does not view space as a common area for resource acquisition and does not require the approval of an international agreement to seek resources.

But why do they want to mine in space? And what are its benefits? The Radio 1 News beat has talked to a few experts about it.

'Taking life beyond the boundaries of the earth'

Sarah Croodas says mining on the moon will help humans travel more on Mars-like curves in space.

Sarah is a journalist and her specialty is to look at the space and the news attached to it. They say the moon can become a 'space gasoline station' because there are resources such as hydrogen and oxygen needed for rocket fuel.

Having a gasoline station in space means that the fuel in the rocket will be less worried about exhaust and the rockets can travel further into space.

Sarah told Radio 1 News Bet: 'It's like when you go on vacation you don't carry your kitchen sink. We should not have to carry everything with us when we go into space. '

It is important to explore far into space because there are many resources that can be used to benefit our planet.

Professor Benjamin Sawako says that due to climate change, the world is moving towards renewable energy and it needs these resources.

Benjamin tells News Bet: 'We are eliminating the resources we currently have.'

Benjamin is a professor of energy policy at the University of Sussex, and says maximal mining in space can be helpful in the manufacture of electric-powered cars, which are good for the environment on a long-term basis. Will be.

'The metals you need, such as lithium or cobalt, are mainly found in China, Russia or the Congo and they are difficult to obtain.'

They say acquiring them through various suppliers around the world can be a complex process as they all have different principles.

He added, 'Mining as a single entity on the moon can be easy.'

Sara says mining for these materials is done in 'dire straits' in places like the Congo on the planet.

But Benjamin has warned that there will be no short-term reduction in climate change from land mining to space.

The reason for President Trump's decision to moon on the moon is the lack of access to minerals for the United States compared to other parts of the world.

Benjamin says "America has lost the race because countries like China and Russia are ahead of them."

China supplies its mining products worldwide.

"Mining in space would be really attractive to people like President Trump because you might be able to get minerals from a place where China doesn't have access."

Be aware that there has been tension between the US and China since President Trump came to power, and Benjamin says it is time for Trump to prove his "domination and leadership".

What does the law say?

President Trump's ruling is clear that international law will not apply to US efforts in space because the rules are not very clear about what human beings can do outside the planet.

"Space law is evolving and this is something that will change over time," says Sarah.

No country can claim to be 'the owner of the moon' but at present it is like marine law that you go there and search, if you find it is yours, you should do the mining. '

Benjamin says keeping our eyes on outer space is becoming inevitable due to climate change on our planet.

He says that 'one argument is given that space is the only place one can go after a disturbance on Earth.

"This theory calls for space exploration and discovery as the only viable alternative to the future of humanity."

Is this possible in our lives?

Sara says the technology is there for her and the pace of development in this sector is also accelerated as it involves more private companies.

He told Newsbet: 'Previously, this was always done with the financial support of the government, but with the involvement of private companies and unique people, there is more money and enthusiasm.'

"We are seeing huge developments in things like mining on the moon, mining of honeybees and going to sea and man on Mars and all this is possible in our lives."

But Benjamin says it is also important to use the technological advances in the existing mining processes on the ground.

"Mining on the moon is the upper part of the pyramid, which is really difficult to reach," he says.

"So first gas and underwater mining can be developed and then go to the next level."

He says lunar mining can take at least ten to 15 years, yet its future depends on many other factors, such as money and resources.

But despite all this, Sarah says it will all be part of something bigger.

'Look at the moon, we are looking at the sky.

"All of this involves moving humanity beyond the earth."