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- By analyzing rare meteorites that naturally fall to Earth, researchers have uncovered clues about the chemistry, history, and potential usefulness of these ancient space rocks.
- While large-scale asteroid mining is still far off, the study highlights specific asteroid types that may be promising targets, especially for water extraction.
- Share: Facebook Pinterest LinkedIN Email FULL STORY Ancient carbon-rich asteroids could one day supply water and other resources needed for deep-space missions.
- Credit: AI/ScienceDaily. com Scientists still have much to learn about what small asteroids are made of.
- These rocky bodies may contain valuable metals, ancient material left over from the formation of the solar system, and chemical clues that reveal the history of their original parent bodies.
