# Astroid-miner – Repository Discovery Map This file provides a complete overview of the current repository structure with direct links to every document. ## Root - [CONTRIBUTING.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) – Contribution guidelines - [README.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/README.md) – Project overview - [Discovery.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/Discovery.md) – This file ## architecture-high-level/ High-level system design, swarm philosophy, stability, ejector modules. - [Concepts.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/architecture-high-level/Concepts.md) – Core conceptual overview - [swarm-vs-monolith-vs-hybrid.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/architecture-high-level/swarm-vs-monolith-vs-hybrid.md) – Swarm vs monolithic vs hybrid architectures - [zero-spheres-stability.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/architecture-high-level/zero-spheres-stability.md) – Stability for spherical structures - [uranus_ejector_module.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/architecture-high-level/uranus_ejector_module.md) – Uranus Ejector module design - [system_architecture_overview.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/architecture-high-level/system_architecture_overview.md) – Overall system architecture summary ## Propulsion_Economy_isru/ Delta-v budgets, reaction mass loops, low-value strategy, zero-g ops, Uranus Ejector as propulsion. - [Magnetic Drive](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/refs/heads/main/Propulsion_Economy_isru/Magnetic_Drive.md) - proposed thrust mechanism - [low-value-acquisitions_strategy.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/Propulsion_Economy_isru/low-value-acquisitions_strategy.md) – Low-value resource prioritization - [module-getm.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/Propulsion_Economy_isru/module-getm.md) – GETM (Gas Extraction & Thrust Module) - [zero-g-collection-anchoring.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/Propulsion_Economy_isru/zero-g-collection-anchoring.md) – Zero-g collection and anchoring methods - [zero_g_fabrication.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/Propulsion_Economy_isru/zero_g_fabrication.md) – Zero-g fabrication techniques ## notebooks/ Simulation notebooks and early thought logs. - Deleted Jupyter notes: still too early - Astroid Mining.txt - Astroid Mining2.txt - Astroid Mining3.txt ## power-solar-backbone/ Solar thermal backbone, energy scaling, superconductor proposals, orbital farm concepts. - [energy-scaling.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/power-solar-backbone/energy-scaling.md) – Energy scaling across AU distances - [superconductor_interconnect_proposal.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/power-solar-backbone/superconductor_interconnect_proposal.md) – Proposal for superconductor interconnects - [1.5_AU_solar_farm_concept.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/power-solar-backbone/1.5_AU_solar_farm_concept.md) – Solar farm concept at 1.5 AU ## terraforming-core/ Ceres and Mars terraforming / planet-building sketches. - [Martian atmosphere](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/refs/heads/main/terraforming-core/Martian_Atmosphere.md) - [ceres-planet-building.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/terraforming-core/ceres-planet-building.md) – Ceres as planet-building seed - [Ceres refining](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/refs/heads/main/terraforming-core/ceres_metabolic_nucleus.md) - expanding Ceres planet-building ideology - [mars_core_jumpstart_sketch.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/terraforming-core/mars_core_jumpstart_sketch.md) – Mars core jumpstart sketch - [mars_atmosphere_bootstrapping.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/terraforming-core/mars_atmosphere_bootstrapping.md) – Mars atmosphere bootstrapping concepts - [How to put planets in their place](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/refs/heads/main/terraforming-core/planetary_orbital_conditioning.md) ## vision-philosophy/ Guiding principles, self-evolving AI, ethical frameworks, safety commitments. - [Vision.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/vision-philosophy/Vision.md) – Overall vision and long-term horizon - [self-evolving-ai.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/vision-philosophy/self-evolving-ai.md) – Self-evolving AI design and safeguards - [ethical-ai-frameworks.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/main/vision-philosophy/ethical-ai-frameworks.md) – Ethical AI frameworks and boundaries - [Rogue Unit Management](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/refs/heads/main/vision-philosophy/Rogue_unit_management.md) - [Safety Lights](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/refs/heads/main/vision-philosophy/Safety_Lights.md) - mundane and fundamentally boring ## Notes on Swarm Notebooks - Git command (locally): `git rm notebooks/Swarm_replication_growth.ipynb` then commit/push. - Update any internal links to point to the kept file. ## Next Steps / Planned - Consider adding `docs/` or `zero-g-challenges/` folder for better organization - Expand notebooks: power scaling, quenching sims, more delta-v models - Create visual diagrams (swarm growth, Ceres layering, Uranus Ejector flow diagram) - Benchmark against real-world efforts (AstroForge, TransAstra, NASA ISRU studies) Open issues, PRs, and discussions are very welcome. This is an evolving, collaborative exploration of self-sustaining asteroid mining and far beyond. **Last major update:** January 19, 2026 --- ## Cross-Project Reference — Lazarus Forge Lazarus Forge explores **broader autonomous industrial systems**, governance, and AI-centric fabrication logic that overlap with Astroid-miner. Project map & raw links: [Lazarus Forge Discovery.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Lazarus-Forge-/main/Discovery.md) Project map & raw links: [Astroid-miner Discovery.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/refs/heads/main/Discovery.md)