Mining Asteroids to Build Mars | Science News

Forget hauling tons of supplies from Earth—building a Martian civilization might just hinge on mining asteroids. Scientists reveal that M-type asteroids are treasure chests of iron and nickel, plus some even hold carbon and ice to make rocket fuel right there in space. With current tech, we could reach them, extract resources, and slash launch costs. Pick the wrong rock? It’s a fuel nightmare. Pick the right one? You’ve got the blueprint for a self-sustaining Mars colony—all from our cosmic backyard. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/711efe9ee3585ed4