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Mining gemstones from space
I've heard of the concept from multiple sources of mining metals such as iron , gold , silver , copper , nickel , cobalt , titanium and platinum from asteroids. Is there anywhere in the solar system ...
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Can we use magnetic devices to anchor to asteroids?
One of the challenges about missions to asteroids is staying attached to them when you land. Many asteroids are described as nickel/iron, and we know that both nickel and iron are ferromagnetic. Is it ...
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Is space mining and development as shown in the television show "The Expanse" realistic?
In the television show "The Expanse", we see the Solar System having been partially colonized and developed during the 23rd century. The spacecraft in the show appear to depend on conventional ...
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