Daily Other Planets
News about asteroid mining
November 12, 2014
In 1997 scientists speculated that a relatively small metallic asteroid with a diameter of 0.99 miles contains more than $20 trillion worth of industrial and precious metals.
November 4, 2014
A satellite intended to be the first step in creating an asteroid-mining industry was destroyed last week in a rocket explosion. Its creator, a tiny startup, said the setback won't keep the idea from taking flight.
October 29, 2014
The rocket explosion that destroyed a cargo vessel bound for the International Space Station Tuesday (Oct. 28) also took out an asteroid-mining company's first spacecraft.
September 26, 2014
Private companies want to mine asteroids for fuel, and build filling stations in space. A bill now in front of the US Congress would help by allowing them to own what they discover.
September 17, 2014
A single asteroid could theoretically contain billions of dollars worth of metals, but some economists have calculated that it still wouldn't justify the huge startup and transportation costs.
September 10, 2014
A bill that would grant property rights and other protections for commercial asteroid mining ventures received a mixed reception at a hearing of the U.S. House Science space subcommittee Sept. 10.
September 2, 2014
Japanese space scientists have unveiled the asteroid hunting space probe they hope to launch later this year on a mission to mine a celestial body.
