Capitalism's Next Frontier: Competing in Outer Space (A) Case Solution
This is just an excerpt. This case is about LEADERSHIP & MANAGING PEOPLE
PUBLICATION DATE: September 16, 2016
Several private startups, including Planetary Resources, SpaceX, and Deep Space Industries, had initiated plans to mine minerals in space. The ventures looked promising: an asteroid one kilometre in diameter contained, potentially, $20 trillion worth of precious and industrial metals. Governments had become involved in space exploration as well, with interests that ranged from projecting military power in space to claiming resources. What should a privately funded venture company consider when developing a strategy for space exploration and mining? What would be the concerns of a senior government official or a representative from a global organization such as the United Nations?
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