Thread by @AtomCrisp

How to make a living in space:
1.) Look at human needs
a.) Air
b.) Water
c.) Food
d.) Protection from the environment
e.) Protection of the environment
f.) Community
g.) Energy

The first three human requirements are obvious, but we can’t just launch everything into space. We will need to produce these efficiently in-situ. This requires:
1.) Collection and utilization of raw materials
2.) Energy input

Protection from the environment:
1.) Human transport craft (rockets)
a.) Materials
b.) Service
c.) Energy
2.) Human habitat
3.) Shielding systems
4.) Emergency response systems

Community
1.) Communications
a.) Education
b.) Communications systems
c.) Energy
2.) Personal and social well being
3.) Governance
4.) Protection -OF- the local environment

We can see that all the drivers of space exploration and life originate from essential human needs.