Orbital Mining versus Automated Mines, why would a person choose one over the other? The former is an in-orbit ship/station and the latter is an on-planet instillation but… what in-game mechanic makes these choices different? Why spend the RP on orbital mining when automated mines need no research?
OK I know Orbital Mining can only be done on small bodies (<500km, specific size based on technology I believe) so Automated Mines or orbital habitats + staffed mines are needed on a venusian planet. Other than that…