From Terrestrial to Space Mining: Logistics, Regulation, and Transparency Through Artificial Intelligence

David V. Kilpin; Hamid Jahankhani; Eustathios Sainidis

doi:10.1007/978-981-95-5543-7_1

From Terrestrial to Space Mining: Logistics, Regulation, and Transparency Through Artificial Intelligence

David V. Kilpin, Hamid Jahankhani^*, Eustathios Sainidis

^*Corresponding author for this work

Newcastle Business School

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Abstract

Space exploration presents new and extraordinary opportunities for extracting minerals, as celestial bodies contain vast reserves of valuable and rare elements. As humanity stands on the brink of this new frontier, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology offers innovative solutions to the complex challenges of space mining. This chapter examines how the combination of AI and blockchain can enhance operational efficiency, ensure secure and transparent data management, and foster international collaboration in space ventures. AI can significantly improve the accuracy and speed of mineral detection and extraction through advanced analytics and automation. Meanwhile, blockchain’s decentralised ledger provides reliable tools for tracking transactions, ensuring accountability, and supporting equitable distribution of space resources. Entering this uncharted territory demands a robust and integrated technological framework to ensure that space mining is conducted sustainably and ethically.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Space Mining
Subtitle of host publication	Humanity's Quest for Equity
Editors	Hamid Jahankhani, David V. Kilpin, Eustathios Sainidis, Maria A. Pozza
Place of Publication	Singapore
Publisher	Springer
Chapter	1
Pages	1-22
Number of pages	22
Edition	1st
ISBN (Electronic)	9789819555437
ISBN (Print)	9789819555420, 9789819555451
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-5543-7_1
Publication status	Published - 16 Feb 2026

Publication series

Name	Space Law and Policy
Publisher	Springer
ISSN (Print)	2662-9054
ISSN (Electronic)	2662-9062

Keywords

Space mining
Governance
Artificial intelligence
Regulation
Terrestrial mining
Minerals
Logistics

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Space Mining: Humanity's Quest for Equity
Jahankhani, H. (Editor), Kilpin, D. V. (Editor), Sainidis, E. (Editor) & Pozza, M. A. (Editor), 16 Feb 2026, 1st ed. Singapore: Springer. 208 p. (Space Law and Policy)
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