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A new scientific study analyzing meteorite samples has concluded that widespread asteroid mining is not currently viable, urging a strategic focus on water-rich targets.
A new study identifies a specific class of asteroids rich in olivine and spinel as the most viable targets for future space mining, shifting focus from older theories.
A new inflatable 'Capture Bag' technology has been successfully tested on the ISS, aiming to tackle the dual challenges of removing hazardous space debris and mining resource-rich asteroids.
Driven by falling launch costs, private companies are accelerating plans to mine asteroids for resources, pursuing different strategies for use in space and on Earth.
The temporary arrival of a "mini-moon" in Earth's orbit in 2024 has renewed focus on asteroid mining, a potential multi-trillion-dollar industry.
