Planetary Resources

Planetary Resources was a private company focused on asteroid mining, aiming to extract valuable materials from asteroids, such as precious metals and water. Founded in 2010, the company envisioned using these resources to support space exploration and potentially bring materials back to Earth. By targeting asteroids, they sought to tap into a nearly limitless supply of minerals and promote the sustainable development of space resources. While the idea generated significant excitement, the technical and financial challenges of mining asteroids remain substantial, and the company's activities have since shifted towards other space-related ventures.