[1FreeAmerican]

If we can get to an asteroid for mining we could also use the asteroid to hop a ride to other parts of the solar system or even beyond and save lots of fuel getting there.

I’ll bet I’m the first person to think of this!! ;)

[aruanan]

If we can get to an asteroid for mining we could also use the asteroid to hop a ride to other parts of the solar system or even beyond and save lots of fuel getting there.

I’ll bet I’m the first person to think of this!! ;)

Nope. Astronauts Could Ride Asteroids to Mars, Study Says

[cripplecreek]

I’ll bet I’m the first person to think of this!! ;)

LOL There are a few astronauts proposing using earth crossing asteroids as freight haulers to mars.