Beyond Earth Mining – Asteroid mining news

NASA's Lucy spacecraft just completed a flyby of asteroid Dinkinesh, a small asteroid located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, and discovered something new: a mini-moon in its small orbit. Dinkinesh itself measures just half a mile across, and its tiny satellite is even smaller, with a diameter...

Amid U.S. rivalry, China launches youngest-ever space crew to advance moon ambitions

The Long March-2F Y17 launch vehicle and the Shenzhou-17 crew spacecraft were transported to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China for a mission to the China Space Station. The rocket has undergone 25 technical changes aimed at improving reliability, safety, and launch site operations. The Shenzhou-17 spacecraft, carrying China's...

NASA Psyche Mission: Features of the Psyche space vehicle

NASA's Psyche spacecraft, roughly the size of a tennis court when its solar arrays are deployed, is equipped with cutting-edge technology and science instruments. Its main computer, flight software, and telecommunications systems were developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), while Maxar Technologies provided the main body and most engineering...

The Dawn of Space Mining: NASA’s Journey to Metal-Rich Asteroid Psyche

NASA has initiated a groundbreaking mission to the metallic asteroid Psyche, located between Mars and Jupiter, using a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. Managed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the mission aims to address crucial questions about the formation of our solar system and also assess the asteroid's mineral resources. The...

Smithsonian Unveils Bennu Asteroid Sample, Previews Future U.S. Exhibits

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., marked a notable event with the debut of a piece of asteroid Bennu. This sample is part of the collection...

The Economics of Space Mining: A Science Fiction Dream or Commercial Quandary

It's hard to quantify the worth of scientific breakthroughs. However, the commercial viability of asteroid mining remains questionable, unless we're imagining a scenario straight out of science fiction where metals...

The Enigma of Asteroid 16 Psyche: Unlocking the Potential for Space Mining and Planetary Science

NASA's upcoming mission to asteroid 16 Psyche could have groundbreaking implications for both planetary science and the nascent asteroid mining industry. Though valued at an astounding $100,000 quadrillion, the real...

Space Mining Industry Gains Traction, Economists Weigh Future Impact on Economy

As space agencies intensify their focus on asteroids, the space mining industry is also on the rise, garnering attention from economists. A study by Ian Lange from the Colorado School of Mines suggests that within 30 to 40 years, the production of some metals from space could surpass their Earthly...

Earth and Space Mining Sensors Market Expected to Reach $1.81 Billion by 2027

The Business Research Company's "Earth and Space Mining Sensors Global Market Report 2023" predicts the market will grow to $1.81 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 7.8%. The report attributes this growth to rising demand for metals and minerals and forecasts North America to hold the largest market share....

Comprehensive Analysis Analyzes the Future of Space Mining Industry

A new white paper offers valuable insights into the burgeoning industry of space mining. The research covers key topics, including the unique challenges and safety considerations of extracting resources like water ice, precious metals, and rare earth elements in space. Additionally, the paper explores the legal landscape of space mining,...

Unlocking Space Mining’s Sustainable Growth Potential

A recent paper outlines key areas for future research to better understand the implications and potential of space mining for sustainable growth on Earth. These areas include the development of more comprehensive growth models, understanding the optimal sequence of mining and processing in space versus Earth, and more closely examining...

North America Leads in Space Mining Market; Type C Asteroids and Platinum Group Materials Dominate Targets

In 2020, North America held the largest share of the global space mining market, accounting for around 51.11% due to increased government and private sector investment. Type C (Chondrite) asteroids were the most targeted, comprising about 56.51% of the market share. These asteroids make up over 75% of all known...

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NASA’s Lucy Probe Discovers Mini Moon of Asteroid Dinkinesh

Amid U.S. rivalry, China launches youngest-ever space crew to advance moon ambitions

NASA Psyche Mission: Features of the Psyche space vehicle

The Dawn of Space Mining: NASA’s Journey to Metal-Rich Asteroid Psyche

Smithsonian Unveils Bennu Asteroid Sample, Previews Future U.S. Exhibits

The Economics of Space Mining: A Science Fiction Dream or Commercial Quandary

The Enigma of Asteroid 16 Psyche: Unlocking the Potential for Space Mining and Planetary Science

Space Mining Industry Gains Traction, Economists Weigh Future Impact on Economy

Earth and Space Mining Sensors Market Expected to Reach $1.81 Billion by 2027

Comprehensive Analysis Analyzes the Future of Space Mining Industry

Unlocking Space Mining’s Sustainable Growth Potential

North America Leads in Space Mining Market; Type C Asteroids and Platinum Group Materials Dominate Targets

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Unlocking the Future of Space Mining: New Method Efficiently Extracts Metals from Asteroids

NASA Psyche Mission: Features of the Psyche space vehicle

NASA’s Bennu sample collection exceeds target, recovery thwarted by stuck screws

OSIRIS-REx mission’s contribution to navigation technology

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International Mining and Resource Conference to explore space technologies, sustainability

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