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Space Mining with Robots
Scientists and business leaders have harbored fantasies of mining asteroids for decades. Now scientists in Australia are discussing advances in space robotics that might make those dreams come true.
(Image: Australia Centre for Space Engineering Research, University of New South Wales)
Scientists and business leaders have harbored fantasies of mining asteroids for decades. Near-Earth approaching asteroids could be a valuable source of minerals, energy, and water. Now scientists in Australia are discussing advances in space robotics that might make those dreams come true.