Earth’s natural resources are disappearing fast and the idea of going into space to mine for these precious resources is looking more feasible each and every day. Mining in space could give us important materials, help our planet, start new types of businesses, and create new jobs.
What resources can be mined on asteroids and even our Moon? How much is a metallic asteroid worth? Is asteroid mining even legal? You will find answers to these and many other questions in the infographic, courtesy of Star Walk.
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