The Future of Space Mining...

[Tywin]

Great docu, by CNBC...

[JulesVerneATV]

Why collect asteroid samples? 4 essential reads on what these tiny bits of space rock can tell scientists
https://theconversation.com/why-collect-asteroid-samples-4-essential-reads-on-what-these-tiny-bits-of-space-rock-can-tell-scientists-255705


a planned Chinese asteroid sample return and comet exploration mission
https://x.com/AJ_FI/status/1919628674099298650
Tianwen-2: because of the unknown surface conditions of asteroid Kamoʻoalewa, the spacecraft had 3 sample modes. -Hover Sampling: Probe uses robotic arm while matching the asteroid's rotation and hovering ~1 m above the surface
-Touch-and-Go Sampling:
A rotating-brush sample head briefly contacts the surface
-Anchored Sampling:
Probe deploys landing legs and presses into surface, if surface strength and terrain allow

[JulesVerneATV]

Schweickart Prize Goes to a Plan for Managing Asteroid Mining Risks

https://www.universetoday.com/articles/schweickart-prize-goes-to-a-plan-for-managing-asteroid-mining-risks