| **Giant planetary mining** is an important component of the Solar System's space industries, as it acts to tap the virtually infinite supplies of deuterium (hydrogen) and helium in gas giants, or heavier elements such as carbon, oxygen, sulfur, and nitrogen. Although these elements can also be found in asteroids or in other planetary atmospheres, the sheer quantity of matter and ease of access that giant planets offer have led to the proliferation of giant planetary mining on Perkunos, Phainon, and Tiamat. However, some of these giants display massive radiation fields and gravity wells, making mining yield negative returns in the long run. In addition, giants that lie too far from the common markets run minimal profit when their product is shipped inward. | **Giant planetary mining** is an important component of the Solar System's space industries, as it acts to tap the virtually infinite supplies of deuterium (hydrogen) and helium in gas giants, or heavier elements such as carbon, oxygen, sulfur, and nitrogen. Although these elements can also be found in asteroids or in other planetary atmospheres, the sheer quantity of matter and ease of access that giant planets offer have led to the proliferation of giant planetary mining on Perkunos, Phainon, and Tiamat. However, some of these giants display massive radiation fields and gravity wells, making mining yield negative returns in the long run. In addition, giants that lie too far from the common markets run minimal profit when their product is shipped inward. |
