Tuesday 22 January 2013

Planetary Resources shows off full-scale asteroid mining prototype

Planetary Resources shows off full-scale asteroid mining prototype:
Chris Lewicki and the Arkyd-100 prototype
Last year, we took an in-depth look at Planetary Resources’ asteroid mining plans. Now the Bellevue, Washington-based company has revealed a full-scale prototype of its Arkyd-100 Low Earth Orbit spacecraft that will search for promising mining candidates. In a video update, Planetary Resources President and “Chief Asteroid Miner,” Chris Lewicki gave a tour of the 11 kilogram (24.2 lb) spacecraft’s features and outlined the company’s immediate goals... Continue Reading Planetary Resources shows off full-scale asteroid mining prototype

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