How Planetary Resources Is Building New Things on the Way to Asteroid Mining

132 views · Published 14 April 2017 · 0:39 · Indexed 19 October 2026

Channel: Computer History Museum · 2017 · Science & Technology

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In addition to developing technology for asteroid mining, Planetary Resources has created a highly sophisticated space-based observation system called Ceres. Ceres can detect thermal and water signatures, allowing it to collect images that are more detailed than any captured by existing imaging systems. This could enable improved monitoring of crop growth, forest fires, and even climate change.

To hear Planetary Resources CEO describe his vision for mining asteroids and the future of space exploration, watch the full show here: http://bit.ly/2p1iqWe.

Catalog number: 102706900
Lot number: X8121.2017

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