Asteroid capture and space mining could become a reality: Know what it is and how this new technology works

California startup TransAstra is revolutionizing space mining and debris removal with its inflatable Capture Bag. Designed in ...
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Asteroid mining startup plans first haul by 2027

Asteroid mining, a concept once confined to the realm of science fiction, could soon become a reality courtesy of a daring startup. By 2027, Karman aims to pioneer this groundbreaking venture, ...

A giant inflatable bag could catch asteroids and space junk

California-based TransAstra is testing an inflatable “Capture Bag” that comes in different sizes and is intended to catch ...
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Could asteroid mining actually work? Maybe if we start with impact sites on the moon

"Can humanity enjoy the benefits of both asteroid and lunar mining without compromise, or do we have to choose one at the expense of the other?" GOLDEN, Colorado — There are those who envision big ...
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Asteroid Mining Venture Backed by Google Execs, James Cameron Unveiled

A newly unveiled company with some high-profile backers — including filmmaker James Cameron and Google co-founder Larry Page — has announced plans to mine near-Earth asteroids for resources such as ...
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Tech culture is fundamentally unserious

I had an interesting conversation with a chatbot this morning. Short on time and long on human frailty, I asked it to ...
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Give Asteroid Mining a Chance; The 'Walking Dead' Video Game Arrives

We realize there's only so much time one can spend in a day watching new trailers, viral video clips, and shaky cell phone footage of people arguing on live television. This is why every day The ...